Cellular Materials in Nature and Medicine

Cellular Materials in Nature and Medicine
ISBN-10
0521195446
ISBN-13
9780521195447
Category
Technology & Engineering
Pages
309
Language
English
Published
2010-09-09
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Authors
Michael F. Ashby, Lorna J. Gibson, Brendan A. Harley

Description

Describes the structure and mechanics of a wide range of cellular materials in botany, zoology, and medicine.

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