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Burke, John Butler

 
9781332223824: The Origin of Life (Classic Reprint): Its Physical Basis and Definition

Synopsis

This book boldly challenges the traditional view of the distinction between living and non-living matter. Exploring the history of scientific thought on spontaneous generation, the author delves into the very nature of life itself. The book examines the properties of living organisms, from metabolism and the cyclic process of growth and decay to the influence of moisture and temperature, ultimately seeking to establish a continuous chain linking the organic and inorganic realms. Through detailed analysis and a unique perspective rooted in physics, the author proposes that even phenomena like luminosity and radio-activity exhibit metabolic activity, suggesting a dynamic interplay between life and matter that extends beyond the boundaries of conventional biology. By uncovering a possible connection between radium and the origins of simple life forms, the book offers groundbreaking insights into the very essence of vitality, and the fascinating question of how life first emerged on our planet.

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