The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth - The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2016
Authors:	Eric Smith • Harold J Morowitz
Dimensions:	253 x 183 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	691
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-12188-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Biophysics Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Microbiology (non-medical) > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Geochemistry Promotions
LSN:	1-107-12188-4
Barcode:	9781107121881

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