Observations On The Principles Of Vital Affinity, Part 2 (1847)

Observations On The Principles Of Vital Affinity, Part 2 is a scientific book written by William Pulteney Alison and originally published in 1847. The book is a continuation of the author's exploration of the principles of vital affinity, which refers to the chemical and physical interactions between living organisms and their environment. In this second part of the series, Alison focuses on the role of vital affinity in the processes of digestion and nutrition. He discusses the various chemical reactions that occur in the body during digestion, including the breakdown of food into its constituent parts and the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. Alison also explores the concept of vital force, which was a popular idea in 19th-century medical and scientific circles. He argues that vital force is not a separate entity from the chemical and physical processes of the body, but rather a product of those processes. The book is written in a scientific and technical style, with numerous references to other works in the field. It is aimed at a professional audience, including doctors, scientists, and researchers. However, it may also be of interest to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.