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by Cairns-Smith, A. G. | PB | Good
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Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781442638891
Subject Area
Science
Publication Name
Life Puzzle : on Crystals and Organisms and on the Possibility of a Crystal As an Ancestor
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Item Length
8.5 in
Subject
Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, Physics / Atomic & Molecular
Publication Year
1971
Series
Heritage Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
A. G. Cairns-Smith
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
ISBN-10
1442638893
ISBN-13
9781442638891
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237562468

Product Key Features

Publication Name
Life Puzzle : on Crystals and Organisms and on the Possibility of a Crystal As an Ancestor
Language
English
Publication Year
1971
Subject
Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, Physics / Atomic & Molecular
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Author
A. G. Cairns-Smith
Series
Heritage Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
7.9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
18
Grade From
College Graduate Student
CLASSIFICATION_METADATA
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Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
577
Synopsis
What is the origin of life? Molecular biology shows us one kind, but in thinking about it we must consider those generalised aspects of living organisation that are common to all conceivable forms of life. The author believes that only a combination of general biological theory and particular chemical knowledge can solve the problems of the origin and re-creation of life. This book does not fall into either the classical Haldane or Oparin schools of thought on the origin of life, but advances a thesis of its own, which, according to Professor C.H. Waddington, is one of the most important recent intellectual developments in this field. Part I considers the role of molecular biology in formulating a view of life as it exists now. Part II turns to more general aspects of the organisation of matter. In Part III the author advances his own theories on the origin of life--theories which are both revolutionary and reactionary. As he remarks, 'If my conclusions are correct it may be difficult to find the right system, but it would be easy to make a very simple organism once we have.', This book does not fall into either the classical Haldane or Oparin schools of thought on the origin of life, but advances a thesis of its own, which, according to Professor C.H. Waddington, is one of the most important recent intellectual developments in this field.
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