RICHERAND, A. B.

Nouveaux elements de physiologie.

Paris: Chez Crapart, Caille et Ravier, 1807. 2 vols. 8vo. xviii, 493, [1]; [4], 523, [1] pp. Calf-backed marbled boards, gilt spine. Item #2531

Fourth edition.The author's popular physiological treatise, first published in 1801 and subsequently translated into many languages and editions. Based on the author's public lectures, this work established a major classification system for the life functions. Richerand treats all the major functions, from digestive to respiratory, suggesting that there are two basic classes of functions -- those that serve in the conservation of the individual and those that serve in the conservation of the species.

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