The Song of the Cell

Name: The Song of the Cell
Brand: Vintage Publishing
SKU: 9781529111781
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The Story of Life

By Siddhartha Mukherjee

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( 12,353 ratings, 1,559 reviews)

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The Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee explores the discovery and understanding of cells, detailing how they function as the building blocks of life. The book weaves together historical breakthroughs and contemporary research to explain how cellular biology revolutionises medicine and provides insight into human health and disease.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the inner workings of cells and their impact on human health. With engaging storytelling and deep scientific insights, it offers a compelling look at how cells function, evolve, and influence medical advancements.

The Song of the Cell

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From the bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Gene, comes the stunning odyssey of the cell — the key to life and ourselves.

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2023

A NEW YORK TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, ECONOMIST, MAIL ON SUNDAY and GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR

From the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell.

'Will leave you in awe' Guardian

The discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves — not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.

Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better.

'Profound...As big a topic as life itself' The Times

'Medical magic' Daily Telegraph

'Vast...important...optimistic' Mail on Sunday

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Reviewers commend The Song of the Cell for its brilliant and compassionate writing, its ambitious exploration of cell biology, and its ability to inspire awe in the biological sciences. They highlight the book's meticulous research, engaging storytelling, and its optimistic perspective on medical science and the future. The writing is also noted for being lovely and enchanting, making complex concepts accessible and fascinating.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529111781

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Siddhartha Mukherjee is the author of The Gene- An Intimate History, a #1 New York Times bestseller, The Emperor of All Maladies- A Biography of Cancer, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction, and The Laws of Medicine. He is the editor of Best Science Writing 2013. Mukherjee is an Associate professor of medicine at Columbia University and a cancer physician and researcher. A Rhodes scholar, he graduated from Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Harvard Medical School. He has published articles in many journals, including Nature, The New England Journal of Medicine, Cell, The New York Times and The New Yorker. He lives in New York with his wife and daughters. Visit his website at- SiddharthaMukherjee.com