Micrographia is an acquired disorder characterized by abnormally small, cramped handwriting. [1] It is commonly associated with neurodegenerative disorders of the basal ganglia, such as in Parkinson's …

However, small, cramped handwriting — called micrographia — is characteristic of Parkinson’s and is frequently one of the early symptoms. In addition to words being generally small and crowded …

Jul 12, 2020 · Written and illustrated with 38 lavish copperplate engravings, Micrographia: or, some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies made by Magnifying Glasses, with Observations and …

Micrographia is the medical term for a small handwriting size. It may be caused by various conditions. These include brain and muscle disorders, nervousness about writing, arthritis, or injury to the hands …

First edition of Robert Hooke's seminal volume, the first large work to illustrate microscopical objects, with copperplates engraved by Hooke himself. All 38 copperplates from the volume are digitized …

Hooke's reputation in the history of biology largely rests on his book Micrographia, published in 1665. Hooke devised the compound microscope and illumination system, and with it he observed diverse …

Mar 29, 2005 · "Micrographia" by Robert Hooke is a scientific book published in 1665. The first major publication of the Royal Society, it reveals a hidden world through microscopic observation, featuring …

Robert Hooke’s Micrographia was the first major publication of the Royal Society and revealed previously unknown details of some of nature’s smallest creatures.

View a digital version of Robert Hooke's Micrographia. Published in 1665, Hooke uses the book to suggest a new way of doing science, through careful observation and recording the results.

The Micrographia inspired scientists when it was published in 1665 and it continues to inspire scientists today. Written and illustrated by Robert Hooke, it is the first major work to share a scientist’s …