{"product_id":"the-origin-and-nature-of-life-on-earth-the-emergence-of-the-fourth-geosphere-paperback-softback-9781009633772","title":"The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth; The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere (Paperback \/ softback) 9781009633772","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Origin and Nature of Life on Earth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUniting the foundations of physics and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary and integrative book explores life as a planetary process.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEric Smith (Author), Harold J. Morowitz (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009633772, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 13 March 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e702 pages, 64 colour illus.  4 maps  5 tables\u003cbr\u003e24.5 x 17 x 3.7 cm, 1.21 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'For those interested in an easy-to-follow introduction to this fascinating topic …' Graham Godfrey, The Biologist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eUniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. Combining geology, geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, evolution and statistical physics to create an inclusive picture of the living state, the authors develop the argument that the emergence of life was a necessary cascade of non-equilibrium phase transitions that opened new channels for chemical energy flow on Earth. This full colour and logically structured book introduces the main areas of significance and provides a well-ordered and accessible introduction to multiple literatures outside the confines of disciplinary specializations, as well as including an extensive bibliography to provide context and further reading. For researchers, professionals entering the field or specialists looking for a coherent overview, this text brings together diverse perspectives to form a unified picture of the origin of life and the ongoing organization of the biosphere.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. The planetary scope of biogenesis\u003cbr\u003e 2. Life on Earth today\u003cbr\u003e 3. The geochemical context for the biosphere\u003cbr\u003e 4. The architecture of metabolism\u003cbr\u003e 5. Higher-level structures\u003cbr\u003e 6. Emergence of the biosphere\u003cbr\u003e 7. The phase transition paradigm for emergence\u003cbr\u003e 8. The nature of the living state\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue. References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Geochemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geochemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geochemistry%20%5BRBGK%5D%22\"\u003eRBGK\u003c\/a\u003e], Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Geology \u0026amp; the lithosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Geology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20lithosphere%20%5BRBG%5D%22\"\u003eRBG\u003c\/a\u003e], Earth sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Earth sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Earth%20sciences%20%5BRB%5D%22\"\u003eRB\u003c\/a\u003e], Microbiology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Microbiology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Microbiology%20%5Bnon-medical%5D%20%5BPSG%5D%22\"\u003enon-medical PSG\u003c\/a\u003e], Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e], Life sciences: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Life sciences: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Life%20sciences:%20general%20issues%20%5BPSA%5D%22\"\u003ePSA\u003c\/a\u003e], Biology, life sciences [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biology, life sciences\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biology,%20life%20sciences%20%5BPS%5D%22\"\u003ePS\u003c\/a\u003e], Biophysics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Biophysics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Biophysics%20%5BPHVN%5D%22\"\u003ePHVN\u003c\/a\u003e], Applied physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Applied physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Applied%20physics%20%5BPHV%5D%22\"\u003ePHV\u003c\/a\u003e], Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52483200385304,"sku":"9781009633772","price":49.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009633772i.jpg?v=1786023910","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-origin-and-nature-of-life-on-earth-the-emergence-of-the-fourth-geosphere-paperback-softback-9781009633772","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}