Title
Life Under Glass: The Inside Story Of Biosphere 2
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Planet In A Bottle. Eden Revisited. Laboratory Under Glass. The Largest Selfsustaining Closed Ecological System Ever Made. Biosphere 2 Is Many Things To Many People. From Its Halfacre Farm To Its Coral Reef To Its Emerald Rainforestthis Unique Research Facilty Has Proven Itself A Marvel Of Human Engineering And A Testament To The Human Imagination.For Two Years, Four Men And Four Women Lived And Worked Inside The Structure, Recycling Their Air, Water, Food, And Wastes, And Setting A World Record For Living In An Isolated Environment. But What Has This Giant Glassandsteel Greenhouse Been To Those Most Intimately Involved With It? What Has It Meant To The First Crew Who Studied And Cared For It? What Was It Really Like Sealed Inside A Giant Laboratory For Twentyfour Months? In Life Under Glass Crew Members, Abigail Alling And Mark Nelson With Cocaptain Sally Silverstone Present The Full Account Of Those Two Remarkable Years. From The Struggles Of Growing Their Own Food, To Learning How To Help Sustain Their Lifegiving Atmosphere, The General Reader Is Offered A Rare Glimpse Into How A Group Of Dedicated Researchers Managed To Surprise The World And Fulfill Their Dream.Other Crews May Come And Go, But No One Else Will Face The Risks, The Uncertainties, And The Challenges That This New Breed Of Explorers Did On Biosphere 2'S Maiden Voyage. Here Is The Fascinating Story Of How It All Appearedliving Under Glass.Selected As One Of The Top Ten Science Experiments In 1993 By Time Magazine And Good Morning America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Life Under Glass: The Inside Story of Biosphere 2'? A: 'Life Under Glass' explores the experiences of the first crew living in the Biosphere 2, a closed ecological system designed to mimic Earth's environment. The book details their challenges and discoveries during their two-year isolation.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Abigail Alling, Mark Nelson, and co-captain Sally Silverstone, who share their personal experiences from their time inside Biosphere 2.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, suitable for readers who appreciate second-hand books.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Life Under Glass' contains 254 pages, providing in-depth insights into the Biosphere 2 project.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 23, 1993.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The book falls under the category of Sustainability & Green Design, focusing on ecological systems and human interaction with the environment.
- Q: Is there any special recognition for this book? A: 'Life Under Glass' was selected as one of the top ten science experiments in 1993 by Time Magazine and Good Morning America, highlighting its significance in the field of ecological studies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the innovative techniques used to sustain life in a closed system, the personal experiences of the crew, and the broader implications of such ecological experiments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in environmental science? A: Yes, this book is suitable for anyone interested in environmental science, sustainability, and the challenges of living in a controlled ecological environment.