Items related to Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Synopsis
How does a single-cell creature, such as an amoeba, lead such a sophisticated life? How does it hunt living prey, respond to lights, sounds, and smells, and display complex sequences of movements without the benefit of a nervous system? This book offers a startling and original answer.
In clear, jargon-free language, Dennis Bray taps the findings of the new discipline of systems biology to show that the internal chemistry of living cells is a form of computation. Cells are built out of molecular circuits that perform logical operations, as electronic devices do, but with unique properties. Bray argues that the computational juice of cells provides the basis of all the distinctive properties of living systems: it allows organisms to embody in their internal structure an image of the world, and this accounts for their adaptability, responsiveness, and intelligence.
In Wetware, Bray offers imaginative, wide-ranging and perceptive critiques of robotics and complexity theory, as well as many entertaining and telling anecdotes. For the general reader, the practicing scientist, and all others with an interest in the nature of life, the book is an exciting portal to some of biology’s latest discoveries and ideas.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dennis Bray is professor emeritus, University of Cambridge, and coauthor of several influential texts on molecular and cell biology. In 2007, he was awarded the prestigious European Science Prize in Computational Biology.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: Lady BookHouse, Belmont, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: As New. This book is in near-perfect condition, showing minimal signs of use. It has clean, crisp pages with no markings or highlighting, and the spine and cover are intact without any creases or wear. This book appears as if it has been barely touched and is virtually indistinguishable from a brand new book. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # BL03965
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0300141734I4N10
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0300141734I3N00
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0300141734I4N00
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library copy with usual markings. Seller Inventory # mon0004247346
Seller Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Published by
Yale University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0300141734
ISBN 13: 9780300141733
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Yale University Press, 2009. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. Seller Inventory # 584863
Stock Image
Wetware: The Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780300141733. Seller Inventory # 3705324
Buy Used
US$ 27.85
US$ 17.65 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 5I91_95_0300141734
Stock Image
Wetware: A Computer in Every Living Cell
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0300141734