Items related to Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Synopsis
Always a controversial and compelling topic, the origin of life on Earth was considered taboo as an area of inquiry for science as recently as the 1950s. Since then, however, scientists working in this area have made remarkable progress, and an overall picture of how life emerged is coming more clearly into focus. We now know, for example, that the story of life's origin begins not on Earth, but in the interiors of distant stars. This book brings a summary of current research and ideas on life's origin to a wide audience. The contributors, all of whom received the Oparin/Urey Gold Medal of the International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life, are luminaries in the fields of chemistry, paleobiology, and astrobiology, and in these chapters they discuss their life's work: understanding the what, when, and how of the early evolution of life on Earth. Presented in nontechnical language and including a useful glossary of scientific terms, Life's Origin gives a state-of-the-art encapsulation of the fascinating work now being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
J. William Schopf is Professor of Paleobiology and Director of the IGPP Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is author of Cradle of Life: The Discovery of Earth's Earliest Fossils (1999) and Missing Fossils: Solution to the Mystery of Photosynthesis (1998), and has edited several other volumes.
Review
"Each of the six chapters holds the reader's attention. The material, which is presented on the level of an advanced undergraduate, should pique the interest of novices with a science background; advanced practitioners may be reminded of forgotten aspects of the subject . . . .The book's greatest asset is that it assembles such a marvelous group of authors."--"American Scientist"
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherUniversity of California Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0520233913
- ISBN 13 9780520233911
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
- Rating
Search results for Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Stock Image
Life's Origin : The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. 1 Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 12851448-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00085207538
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press October 2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Paper Back
Seller: Isle of Books, Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 520172
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin : The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1 Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 14405429-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press October 2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Trade Paperback
Seller: Pelican Bay Books, Anacortes, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 333246
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Paperback
First Edition
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First edition. ISBN 0520233913. Trade Paperback. First Printing. Very Good Condition. Tight sound unmarked copy with minor rubs to edges and corners of covers. Seller Inventory # 99096550
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Paperback
Seller: Grumpys Fine Books, Tijeras, NM, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: very good. little wear and tear. Seller Inventory # Grumpy0520233913
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Life`s Origin. The Beginnings of Biological Evolution.
Published by
University of California Press, Berkeley, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Softcover
Seller: Antiquariat Silvanus - Inhaber Johannes Schaefer, Ahrbrück, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
208 Seiten mit Abbildungen, 0520233913 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 340 8°, Original-Karton (Softcover), Deckel mit Kratzspur, ansonsten gutes Exemplar, Seller Inventory # 47223
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Life's Origin: The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, United States, Berkerley, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Always a controversial and compelling topic, the origin of life on Earth was considered taboo as an area of inquiry for science as recently as the 1950s. Since then, however, scientists working in this area have made remarkable progress, and an overall picture of how life emerged is coming more clearly into focus. We now know, for example, that the story of life's origin begins not on Earth, but in the interiors of distant stars. This book brings a summary of current research and ideas on life's origin to a wide audience. The contributors, all of whom received the Oparin/Urey Gold Medal of the International Society for the Study of the Origin of Life, are luminaries in the fields of chemistry, paleobiology, and astrobiology, and in these chapters they discuss their life's work: understanding the what, when, and how of the early evolution of life on Earth. Presented in nontechnical language and including a useful glossary of scientific terms, Life's Origin gives a state-of-the-art encapsulation of the fascinating work now being done by scientists as they begin to characterize life as a natural outcome of the evolution of cosmic matter. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002884172
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Life's Origin : The Beginnings of Biological Evolution
Published by
University of California Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0520233913
ISBN 13: 9780520233911
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 693993-n
Quantity: 1 available