Self and the Phenomenon of Life: A Biologist Examines Life from Molecules to Humanity
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (616 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9813203773 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lim is a member of seven professional societies related to biochemistry, molecular biology, neurochemistry, neurobiology, neuroscience, and neurology. degree in biochemistry at the University of Pennsylvania (1966), he embarked on post-doctoral work at the University of Michigan, where he participated in research on the molecular basis of animal learning and memory. His broad background in chemistry, biology, and basic and clinical neuroscience, along with a life-long interest in philosophical issues, provides him with a unique qualification to simultaneously deal with the two aspects of life (physico-biological and socio-humanistic) in a holistic sense, unified under the common theme of "self". Other than science, Lim is an award-winning artist and a wellknown literary writer. His non-scientific creations are collected in the bilingual book An
From 1981 till his retirement in 2005, he was Professor of Neurology and Director of the Division of Neurochemistry and Neurobiology at the University of Iowa, where he continued to research on brain proteins and brain cell differentiation, while also engaged in the care of neurologic patients. His broad background in chemistry, biology, and basic and clinical neuroscience, along with a life-long interest in philosophical issues, provides him with a unique qualificatio
The book describes a common ground between the biology of life and the humanity of life without compromising either discipline. It attempts to bridge the gap between our "two cultures" — the sciences and the humanities, as advocated by C P Snow fifty years ago. Readership: Students and professionals in life science, medicine and the general public.. This book connects our meager existence to the entire living world and the universe, physically and spiritually, through the simple perspective of "self," being defined as a system that seeks its own perpetuation