Man. Complete Encyclopedia

The book describes what a human being is from the perspectives of various sciences—philosophy, anthropology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, medicine, psychology, ethnology, and other disciplines. The encyclopedia contains facts not only about the human body but also about remarkable scientists from... different eras and cultures, whose contributions to science have enriched our knowledge about ourselves. It presents the most interesting hypotheses, facts, theories, and judgments. The material is grouped by areas of knowledge. Alphabetical and name indexes available in the book serve to facilitate access to the necessary information. The edition is intended for a wide audience and will be especially useful for schoolchildren as additional reading and a reference guide for lesson preparation.