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A Child Is Born

by Lennart Nilsson

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Publisher Comments:

The fourth edition of this beloved classic--completely revised and updated.

When it was first published nearly forty years ago, Lennart Nilsson's A Child is Born broke astonishing new ground, offering an unprecedented glimpse of life inside the womb. Now this completely new fourth edition of the international classic brings revolutionary photographic technology and artistry to a landmark work. Packed with breathtaking, never-before-seen photographs and entirely new text, this awesome journey from fertilization to birth is a timeless masterpiece--completely revised for a new generation.

Synopsis:

This completely revised edition of the beloved international classic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seen photos in every chapter and an entirely new text.

From the Hardcover edition.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references.
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About the Author

Lennart Nilsson, long been considered the world's leading medical and scientific photographer has contributed to Life, Time, National Geographic, Reader's Digest, and other leading magazines worldwide. His books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into twenty languages. He is the recipient of two Emmys for his film The Saga of Life and TV series The Miracle of Life. Nilsson has an honorary MD from the prestigious Karolinska Institute, Sweden, awarded for his scientific discoveries.

Lars Hamberger is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Goteborg University in Sweden, and heads a laboratory and university clinic that is one of Europe's leading centers for research in human reproduction.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780385302371
Other:
Nilsson, Lennart
Author:
Nilsson
Author:
Nilsson, Lennart
Publisher:
Delacorte Press
Location:
New York, N.Y. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Subject:
Pregnancy
Subject:
Pregnancy & Childbirth - Childbirth
Subject:
Embryology
Subject:
Childbirth
Subject:
Pregnancy -- popular works.
Subject:
Childbirth -- Pictorial works.
Subject:
Embryology -- popular works.
Subject:
Parenting - General
Copyright:
1990
Edition Description:
Completely new ed. text by Lars Hamberger.
Series Volume:
37
Publication Date:
20030826
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
4C ILLUSTRATIONS THROUGHOUT
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.70x6.94x.86 in. 1.63 lbs.
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