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Fish Physiology: Nitrogen Excretion

Fish Physiology: Nitrogen Excretion( )
Series edited by: Hoar, William S.
Randall, David J.
Farrell, Anthony
Volume Editor: Anderson, Poul
Wright, Patricia
Series title:Fish Physiology Ser.
ISBN:978-0-12-350444-9
Publication Date:Sep 2001
Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:Academic Press
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $210.00
Book Description:

This book provides a comprehensive collection of timely reviews of our current understanding of the fundamental principles of nitrogen metabolism and excretion in fish. Emphasis is placed on critical assessment of how new studies impact these topics, and the articles reflect the diversity of current research approaches.

Book Details
Pages:358
Detailed Subjects: Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology & Herpetology
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):5.94 x 9 Inches
Book Weight:1.483 Pounds
Author Biography
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Poul Anderson, November 25, 1926 - July 31, 2001 Poul Anderson was born on November 25, 1926 in Bristol, Pennsylvania to parents Anton and Astrid. After his father's death, Poul's mother took them first to Denmark and then to Maryland and Minnesota. He earned his degree in Physics from the University of Minnesota, but chose instead to write stories for science fiction magazines, such as "Astounding."

Anderson is considered a "hard science fiction" writer, meaning that his books have a basis in scientific fact. To attain this high level of scientific realism, Anderson spent many hours researching his topics with scientists and professors. He liked to write about individual liberty and free will, which was a well known theme in many of his books. He also liked to incorporate his love of Norse mythology into his stories, sometimes causing his modern day characters to find themselves in fantastical worlds, such as in "Three Hearts and Three Lions," published in 1961.

Anderson has written over a hundred books, his last novel, "Genesis" won the John W. Campbell Award, one of the three major science fiction awards. He is a former president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and won three Nebula awards and nine Hugo Awards. In 1997, Anderson was named a Grandmaster by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was also inducted into the Science Fiction Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Poul Anderson died on July 31, 2001 at the age of 74.

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