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Both a landmark text and reference book, Steven Vogel's Life in Moving Fluids has also played a catalytic role in research involving the applications of fluid mechanics to biology. In this revised edition, Vogel continues to combine humor and clear explanations as he addresses biologists and general readers interested in…
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This was one of those books that shaped my career.
I am constantly amazed by how crucial fluid dynamics is for organisms. Steven Vogel is a biologist who understands and can explain physics to a general audience. His book is full of insight and humor. You’ll never look at plants and animals the same way again.
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