Life
Part of Darwin College Lectures
- Editors:
- William Brown, Darwin College, Cambridge
- Andrew Fabian, Darwin College, Cambridge
- Date Published: September 2014
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107612556
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Life is a compelling addition to the Darwin College Lecture Series, in which eight distinguished authors each present an essay from their area of expertise devoted to the theme of 'life'. The book forges connections between art, science and the humanities in a vibrant and thought-provoking collection that exposes both conventional and unconventional views on the meaning of life, the enigmatic boundaries between the living and the dead, and what may or may not follow afterwards. This collection arises from the Darwin College Lecture Series of 2012 and includes contributions from eight distinguished scholars, all of whom are held in esteem not only for their research, but also for their ability to communicate their subject to popular audiences.
Read more- Presents a vibrant and thought-provoking collection of essays that expose both conventional and unconventional views on the theme of 'life'
- Provides fascinating insights into what is meant by life, and how it is approached by both science and society
- Includes contributions from eight distinguished authors, who each present an essay on the topic from their area of expertise
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- Date Published: September 2014
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781107612556
- length: 187 pages
- dimensions: 246 x 172 x 9 mm
- weight: 0.4kg
- contains: 32 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 3 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Life and death of a cell Ron Laskey
2. The spark of life Frances Ashcroft
3. From genomes to the diversity of life Michael Akam
4. Artificial life Chris Bishop
5. Life in conflict: soldier, surgeon, photographer, fly Mark de Rond
6. Life in the ancient world Michael Scott
7. Life in ruins Robert Macfarlane
8. The after life Clive Gamble
Index.
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