The Outer Reaches of Life - Couverture souple

Postgate, John

 
9780521558730: The Outer Reaches of Life
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521558735 ISBN 13 : 9780521558730
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The invisible world of microbes - capable of surviving in the most harsh and inhospitable conditions on earth - reveals the remarkable potential and resilience of life itself. John Postgate's fascinating exploration of these outer reaches of life shows how understanding microbes can provide new clues to the origin and evolution of terrestrial life, and offers glimpses of how life might have established itself elsewhere in the universe. In the process, it raises profound questions about death, sensation and individuality, and insights into the nature of scientific progress. The feats of modern biotechnology are just one manifestation of the astonishing resources of microbes illuminated in John Postgate's lucid and intriguing account.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The invisible world of microbes - capable of surviving in the most harsh and inhospitable conditions on earth - reveals the remarkable potential and resilience of life itself. John Postgate's fascinating exploration of these outer reaches of life shows how understanding microbes can provide new clues to the origin and evolution of terrestrial life, and offers glimpses of how life might have established itself elsewhere in the universe. In the process, it raises profound questions about death, sensation and individuality, and insights into the nature of scientific progress. The feats of modern biotechnology are just one manifestation of the astonishing resources of microbes illuminated in John Postgate's lucid and intriguing account.

Revue de presse

'... master of the microbe world ... Postgate tells an extraordinary story.' The Guardian

'... contains some superb expositions of basic scientific concepts.' The Times Literary Supplement

'Top class popular scientific writing.' Science and Public Affairs

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2010
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521558735
ISBN 13 
9780521558730
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
292
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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9780521440103: The Outer Reaches of Life

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521440106 ISBN 13 :  9780521440103
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1994
Couverture rigide