Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #120147 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

Cell biology for beginners
Nicely written, easy to read hardback. Concentrates on giving the non-scientist some background on cell biology and what the important parts do. Couple of nice visuals to explain the theory. Liked the explanation of why the quantity of DNA variations does not necessarily equate to greater intelligence - did not fully appreciate the author's epiphany and could not work out how cell walls equal the existence of god and reincarnation - unless he meant that we are god and reincarnation could mean being part of a plant after we've moved on. Spirtuality aside, I'd love some serious research into the whole passing on of the cellular memory (there was a programme about some Scandinavian records showing that people in famine situations had children who developed diabetes in later life over a 100-200 year period or similar which could be related). Incidentally I've tried the suggestion of getting a biologist to learn a bit about quantum physics but he was not at all keen (think it was the maths that put him off). Any how, 3* only because it got a little confusing when god walked in.

Fascinating
I loved this book, and certainly think every parent and teacher should read it to understand the effect their words have on future generations. Inspiring and thought provoking I would recommend this to anyone who wants to understand why and how we 'tick'

Not as informative or exciting as promised
From other reviews I would have expected more substance to this book. It is mostly very superficial, particularly in the scientific detail and yet radical conclusions about the nature of living organisms are being made by the author. It did, however, inspire me to read more about the issues raised.