Bibliograph

The spark of life, electricity in the human body, Frances Ashcroft ; line drawings by Ronan Mahon

Type

Label

The spark of life, electricity in the human body, Frances Ashcroft ; line drawings by Ronan Mahon

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The spark of life

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

783160332

Responsibility statement

Frances Ashcroft ; line drawings by Ronan Mahon

Sub title

electricity in the human body

Summary

A spectacular account of the body electric, showing how, from before conception to the last breath we draw, electrical signals in our cells are essential to everything we think and do

Table Of Contents

The age of wonder -- Molecular pores -- Acting on impulse -- Mind the gap -- Muscling in on the action -- Les poissons trembleur -- The heart of the matter -- Life and death -- The doors of perception -- All wired up -- Mind matters -- Shocking treatment

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