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Blueprint For A Cell: The Nature And Origin Of Life,Used
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In Narrative Form The Author, Winner Of The Nobel Prize, Delineates The 'Blueprint' Of Life The Pattern Of Chemical Events On Which All Life Depends And Demonstrates Unity In The Diversity Of Life On Earth. De Duve Begins By Defining The Basic Characteristics Of Life (The 'Blueprint') And Explains The Fundamental Chemical Strategies That Allow Cells To Live. Next He Tracks The Evolutionary Stages In The Development Of Cells, Describing His Personal View Of The Very First Cell, The Precursor To All Of Life On Earth. He Then Goes Back To Prebiotic Times And Traces The Chemical And Environmental Processes That Led To The Origin Of Life And, Eventually, To The First Cell. De Duve, In His Final Chapter, Rises Above Scientific Detail To Explore The Philosophical Question Of Whether Life Happened By Chance Or Necessity. In De Duve'S View, Given The Nature Of The Universe, No Miracles Are Needed, And No Luck Either. Life Is An Intrinsic Part Of The Universe An Inevitable Manifestation Of The Combinatorial Properties Of Matter. As De Duve Himself Says, 'In Spite Of The Advances Of Biology, Many Of Us Continue To Be Influenced In Our Thinking By The Writings Of Certain Physicists And Cosmologists And To View The Universe As An 'Unfeeling Immensity' And Life As Something Separate, Not Included In The Fundamental Properties That Cause Elementary Particles To Coalesce Into Atomic Nuclei, Nuclei To Surround Themselves With Electrons, And Atoms And Ions To Join Into A Multitude Of Molecules, Crystals, And Other Structures. This View In The View Of The Author Is Wrong, A Remnant Of Vitalism. Life Is An Intrinsic Part Of The Universe. Wherever And Whenever Conditions Are Favorable, As They Were Here On Earth, And Probably Were, Are, Or Will Be Elsewhere, The Universe Cannot But Blossom Into Life'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Blueprint for a Cell'? A: 'Blueprint for a Cell' explores the nature and origin of life, detailing the chemical processes that sustain life and tracing the evolutionary development of cells.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Blueprint for a Cell'? A: The author of 'Blueprint for a Cell' is Christian de Duve, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his contributions to the field of biology.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include the characteristics of life, the chemical strategies for cell survival, the evolution of cells, and philosophical questions about the nature of life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Blueprint for a Cell' has a total of 275 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still in very good shape.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Blueprint for a Cell' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for readers.
- Q: When was 'Blueprint for a Cell' published? A: 'Blueprint for a Cell' was published on January 1, 1991.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This listing is for the first edition of 'Blueprint for a Cell'.
- Q: Is there any specific scientific background required to understand the book? A: While the book delves into scientific concepts, it is presented in narrative form, making it accessible to a broader audience with an interest in biology.
- Q: Does the book address the philosophical implications of life's origins? A: Yes, in the final chapter, de Duve explores whether life arose by chance or necessity, discussing the philosophical implications of life's existence.