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Life At The Extremes: The Science Of Survival
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The Challenge Of Scaling The Highest Mountain, Exploring The Deepest Ocean, Crossing The Hottest Desert, Or Swimming In Nearfreezing Water Is Irresistible To Many People. Life At The Extremes Is An Engrossing Exploration Of What Happens To Our Bodies In These Seemingly Uninhabitable Environments. Frances Ashcroft Weaves Stories Of Extraordinary Feats Of Endurance With Historical Material And The Latest Scientific Findings As She Investigates The Limits Of Human Survival And The Remarkable Adaptations That Enable Us To Withstand Extreme Conditions.What Causes Mountain Sickness? How Is It Possible To Reach The Top Of Everest Without Supplementary Oxygen, When Passengers In An Airplane That Depressurized At The Same Altitude Would Lose Consciousness In Seconds? Why Do Divers Get The Bends But Sperm Whales Do Not? How Long You Can Survive Immersion In Freezing Water? Why Don'T Penguins Get Frostbite? Will Men Always Be Faster Runners Than Women? How Far Into Deep Space Can A Body Travel?As She Considers These Questions, Ashcroft Introduces A Cast Of Extraordinary Scientific Personalitiesinventors And Explorers Who Have Charted The Limits Of Human Survival. She Describes Many Intriguing Experiments And Shows How Scientific Knowledge Has Enabled Us To Venture Toward And Beyond Ever Greater Limits. Life At The Extremes Also Considers What Happens When Athletes Push Their Bodies To The Edge, And Tells Of The Remarkable Adaptations That Enable Some Organisms To Live In Boiling Water, In Highly Acidic Lakes, Or Deep In The Middle Of Rocks.Anyone Who Flies In An Airplane, Sails The High Seas, Goes Skiing Or Walking In The Mountains, Or Simply Weathers Subzero Winters Or Sweltering Summers Will Be Captivated By This Book. Full Of Scientific Information, Beautifully Written, And Packed With Many Fascinating Digressions, Life At The Extremes Lures Us To The Very Edge Of Human Survival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Life at the Extremes: The Science of Survival'? A: 'Life at the Extremes' explores the limits of human survival in extreme environments, such as high mountains, deep oceans, and extreme temperatures, examining how our bodies adapt to these challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Frances M. Ashcroft, who combines scientific research with engaging storytelling.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the physiological and historical aspects of human endurance, including fascinating scientific experiments and adaptations that allow survival in extreme conditions.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 350 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Life at the Extremes' was published on March 18, 2002.
- Q: Is this book suitable for casual readers or only for scientists? A: The book is suitable for both casual readers and those with a scientific background, as it is written in an engaging style that is accessible to a general audience.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Life at the Extremes' is a paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Does the book include real-life stories or just scientific data? A: Yes, the book includes real-life stories of extraordinary feats of endurance alongside scientific data and findings.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Life at the Extremes' is categorized under Anatomy, focusing on the physiological aspects of human survival.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: While the book primarily focuses on text and scientific explanations, it may include some illustrations or diagrams to aid in understanding complex concepts.