What Is Life?

Discover the essence of existence with 'What Is Life?', a transformative exploration authored by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Sir Paul Nurse. This thought-provoking masterpiece delves into the fundamental question of what it means to be alive. With its engaging narrative, Nurse captivates readers by outlining the five key building blocks of biology that serve as the foundation for life itself. This book is not just a scientific inquiry but a guide to understanding the immediate challenges faced by humanity, including climate change, pandemics, food shortages, and population growth. As one of the leading minds in biology, Nurse employs clarity and charm to make complex concepts accessible to all. Ideal for anyone curious about life’s mysteries, this beautifully bound paper-over-board edition published by Scribe Publications in 2020 offers 144 pages of rich content that invites readers to reflect on our world. Enjoy FREE shipping on this insightful book from Smartfox NZ, empowering you to grasp life’s fundamental questions. Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available for this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days. Embrace the journey of understanding with 'What Is Life?' and unlock the secrets to our existence today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310262
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 144


Description:
Life is all around us, abundant and diverse. It is truly a marvel. But what does it actually mean to be alive, and how do we decide what is living and what is not?

After a lifetime of studying life, Nobel Prize-winner Sir Paul Nurse, one of the world's leading scientists, has taken on the challenge of defining it. Written with great personality and charm, his accessible guide takes readers on a journey to discover biology's five great building blocks, demonstrates how biology has changed and is changing the world, and reveals where research is headed next.

To survive all the challenges that face the human race today - population growth, pandemics, food shortages, climate change - it is vital that we first understand what life is. Never before has the question 'What is life?' been answered with such insight, clarity, and humanity, and never at a time more urgent than now.

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