Alexander Monro Bücher

Die faszinierende Kulturgeschichte des PapiersOb Bibel, Gemälde, Kaffeebecher, Toilettenpapier, Pamphlet oder Bestseller, sie alle wären ohne Papier nicht denkbar. Seit vor ungefähr 2000 Jahren im China der Han-Dynastie die Erfolgsstory des Papiers begann, wurde es zum herausragenden Übermittler für Wissen, Ideen und Information – billig, leicht zu transportieren, für jeden erreichbar. Doch geht diese einzigartige Geschichte der Verbreitung von Gedanken, Überzeugungen und Erkenntnissen mit der Digitalisierung zu Ende? Ist das Zeitalter des Papiers vorbei? Alexander Monro folgt den Spuren des Papiers von Asien nach Europa, wo es erst im 13. Jahrhundert ankommt und die Basis schafft für Aufklärung, Veränderung, Bildung. Milliarden Leser halten heute bedrucktes Papier in der Hand, und in vielen Regionen der Erde ist es immer noch das machtvollste Informationsmedium, trotz Radio, Fernsehen, und digitalen Medien.

Die Untersuchung vergleicht die Anatomie und Physiologie von Fischen mit der des Menschen und anderer Tiere. Durch detaillierte Kupferstiche wird die Thematik anschaulich erläutert. Der Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1787 bietet wertvolle Einblicke in die wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse der damaligen Zeit und beleuchtet die evolutionären Zusammenhänge zwischen den verschiedenen Spezies. Dies macht das Werk zu einer interessanten Ressource für Historiker und Biologen gleichermaßen.

Der schottische Anatom Alexander Monro vermittelt in diesem Werk die biologischen Forschungen und Erkenntnisse des 18. Jahrhunderts. Als Professor an der University of Edinburgh bietet er einen tiefen Einblick in die damalige Wissenschaft und deren Entwicklungen, wodurch er das Verständnis für die Anatomie und Biologie seiner Zeit fördert.

Three treatises: on the brain, the eye and the ear is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1797. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature.Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Fascinating. - The Wall Street Journal Monro dives deep into the Asian and Middle Eastern cultures to examine how the discovery and spread of paper permitted civilizations to blossom and also how paper broke down isolation. - Chicago Tribune Elegantly presented. . . . Monro's focus is China, which he knows well. When the Greeks and the Romans were carving on stone and writing on papyrus scrolls, Chinese scholars were using paper. - The Economist Page- turningly readable. . . . The chronological narrative, beginning with prehistoric charcoal scribbling on cave walls and ending with e-paper, is laden with research carried admirably lightly. . . . A terrific read. - Literary Review Timely. . . . Monro's expertise as a European historian and scholar of Chinese gives this book a uniquely broad perspective, which would mean less if he were not also a picturesque writer with an eye for a good story. - The Times (London)

The Paper Trail tells the story of how a simple Chinese product has for two millennia allowed knowledge, ideas and religions to spread at an unprecedented rate around the world. Alexander Monro traces this groundbreaking invention's voyage, beginning with the Buddhist translators responsible for its spread across China and Japan, and follows it westward along the Silk Road, where it eventually became the surface of the Quran. Once paper reached Europe, it became indispensable to the scholars who manufactured the Renaissance and Reformation from their desks. As Monro uncovers, paper created a world in which free thinking could flourish, and brought disciplines from science to music into a new age.

This comprehensive treatise delves into the fascinating world of parasitic worms and the diseases they cause. From tapeworms to pinworms to flukes, each type of worm is explored in detail, with information on its life cycle, symptoms, and treatment. With vivid illustrations and meticulous scientific descriptions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of medicine and biology.

A comprehensive survey of the geography, history, and politics of British North America, including Canada and the colonies that would later form the United States. The book provides detailed information on the region's natural resources, economy, and social dynamics, as well as its strategic importance in colonial and global affairs.

Observations on Crural Hernia is an important work in the field of surgery. Alexander Monro provides a detailed description of crural hernia and the various surgical techniques used to treat it. This book also includes an illustrated section on the different types of hernia. This is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of surgery or the treatment of hernias.