The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth: The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere - Couverture rigide

Smith, Eric; Morowitz, Harold J.

 
9781107121881: The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth: The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere
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ISBN 10 : 1107121884 ISBN 13 : 9781107121881
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2016

Synopsis

Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. Combining geology, geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, evolution and statistical physics to create an inclusive picture of the living state, the authors develop the argument that the emergence of life was a necessary cascade of non-equilibrium phase transitions that opened new channels for chemical energy flow on Earth. This full colour and logically structured book introduces the main areas of significance and provides a well-ordered and accessible introduction to multiple literatures outside the confines of disciplinary specializations, as well as including an extensive bibliography to provide context and further reading. For researchers, professionals entering the field or specialists looking for a coherent overview, this text brings together diverse perspectives to form a unified picture of the origin of life and the ongoing organization of the biosphere.

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À propos des auteurs

Eric Smith is External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, Research Professor at George Mason University and Principle Investigator at the Earth-Life Science Institute, Tokyo Institute of Technology. He is a physicist specializing in the origin of life, non-equilibrium systems, economics and the evolution of human languages.

Harold J. Morowitz is Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Biology and Natural Philosophy at George Mason University. He was founding director of the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study at George Mason University, and is Chairman Emeritus of the Science Board at the Santa Fe Institute.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1107121884
ISBN 13 
9781107121881
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
691
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