Description: What Is Life? by Lynn Margulis and Dorion SaganVery Good condition with minimal wear. Book has NO markings, highlighting or underlining. Pages are crisp and binding is tight.This groundbreaking work revisits the fundamental question first posed by physicist Erwin Schrödinger, exploring the nature and essence of life through a unique blend of scientific rigor and philosophical insight. Margulis and Sagan traverse an impressive range of topics, from the microscopic world of bacteria to the vast expanse of the biosphere, weaving together concepts from biology, philosophy, and history.The authors present a fascinating exploration of life's origins and evolution, proposing that life itself has been an active participant in its own development. Their narrative moves seamlessly across disciplines, examining everything from bacterial dynamics to the connection between sex and death, while offering profound insights into the relationship between spirit and matter.The book is enriched with stunning illustrations that span the spectrum of life forms, from the smallest known organism to the entirety of the biosphere. These visual elements complement the text's examination of life's complexity, helping readers grasp the interconnected nature of living systems and their place within them.• Comprehensive exploration of life's fundamental nature and origins• Combines scientific research with philosophical inquiry• Features illustrations from microscopic to planetary scale• Interdisciplinary approach spanning biology, philosophy, and history• Clear, engaging scientific writing style Inventory code: 4JUN24_B7_1L_2
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Type: Paperback
Publication Name: University of California Press
ISBN-10: 0520220218
Book Title: What Is Life?
Number of Pages: 330 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2000
Topic: Life Sciences / Evolution, Political, Life Sciences / Biology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Philosophy, Science
Item Weight: 19.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Lynn Margulis, Dorion Sagan
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
