On biomineralization / Heinz A. Lowenstam, Stephen Weiner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lowenstam, Heinz A. (Heinz Adolf), 1912-1993, author.

Weiner, Stephen, 1948- author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biomineralization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Focusing on the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms, this comprehensive volume explores questions that relate to a wide variety of fields, from biology and biochemistry, to paleontology, geology, and medical research. Preserved fossils are used to date geological deposits and archaeological artifacts. Materials scientists investigate mineralized tissues to determine the design principles used by organisms to form strong materials. Many medical problems are also associated with normal and pathological mineralization. Lowenstam, the pioneer researcher in biomineralization, and Weiner discuss the basic principles of mineral formation by organisms and compare various mineralization processes. Reference tables listing all known cases in which organisms form minerals are included.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1989.

Description based on print version record and publisher information.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780197560068

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.