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Chimeras and Consciousness: Evolution of the Sensory Self,New
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Scientists elucidate the astounding collective sensory capacity of Earth and its evolution through time.Chimeras and Consciousness begins the inquiry into the evolution of the collective sensitivities of life. Scientistscholars from a range of fieldsincluding biochemistry, cell biology, history of science, family therapy, genetics, microbial ecology, and primatologytrace the emergence and evolution of consciousness. Complex behaviors and the social imperatives of bacteria and other life forms during 3,000 million years of Earth history gave rise to mammalian cognition. Awareness and sensation led to astounding activities; millions of species incessantly interacted to form our planet's complex conscious system. Our planetmates, all of them conscious to some degree, were joined only recently by us, the aggressive modern humans.From social bacteria to urban citizens, all living beings participate in community life. Nested inside families within communities inside ecosystems, each metabolizes, takes in matter, expends energy, and excretes. Each of the members of our own and other species, in groups with incessantly shifting alliances, receives and processes information. Mergers of radically different life forms with myriad purposesthe 'chimeras' of the titleunderlie dramatic metamorphosis and other positive evolutionary change. Since early bacteria avoided, produced, and eventually used oxygen, Earth's sensory systems have expanded and complexified. The provocative essays in this book, going far beyond science but undergirded by the finest science, serve to put sensitive, sensible life in its cosmic context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Chimeras and Consciousness: Evolution of the Sensory Self'? A: The book explores the evolution of the collective sensory capacities of life on Earth, focusing on how consciousness has developed over millions of years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chimeras and Consciousness' is Lynn Margulis, a distinguished scientist known for her contributions to various fields including biology and ecology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays of this book? A: The essays cover a range of topics including biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbial ecology, and the evolution of consciousness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life forms.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 348 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is described as a used book in good condition, indicating that it may have some signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: When was 'Chimeras and Consciousness' published? A: The book was published on April 22, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Chimeras and Consciousness' is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in this book's production? A: The product details do not specify any particular material for the book.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in the evolution of consciousness, ecology, and the interconnectedness of life forms would find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: What makes this book different from other science books? A: This book integrates insights from various scientific disciplines and explores the concept of consciousness in a cosmic context, making it unique in its interdisciplinary approach.