The Nature and Origin of Life (Classic Reprint): In the Light of New Knowledge: In the Light of New Knowledge (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A sweeping look at how life began and how it became the complex tapestry we see today, grounded in new knowledge and classic ideas.
In this edition, the book examines the appearance of life on Earth and the long arc of evolution. It weaves together perspectives from Darwin and Lamarck, showing how their ideas can be reconciled in a modern view of heredity, adaptation, and the roles of environment and reproduction. The discussion moves from ancient questions about protoplasm to the practical and philosophical implications of natural selection.
- Explore how life might have arisen and why scientists now link its history to the evolution of the world itself.
- See how natural selection can be understood as a process that shapes living beings through their environments.
- Learn how the book frames the debate between competing theories and what it means for our view of species and heredity.
- Discover conceptual tools that connect embryo development, lineage, and the inheritance of acquired traits.
Ideal for readers curious about the origins of life, evolutionary theory, and the dialogue between science and philosophy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of life by tracing the evolution of biological phenomena from inorganic matter. It illuminates the continuous scale of phenomena across disciplines such as chemistry and biology. The author, a prominent scientist, argues that life's most essential characteristics lie at the intersection of colloidal and chemical processes, unveiling a remarkable interplay between these two dimensions. Through meticulous research and accessible explanations, this book captivates readers with its exploration of the fundamental nature of life and its origins. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330487921_0
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