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OverviewWhat is the origin of life? Molecular biology shows us one kind, but in thinking about it we must consider those generalised aspects of living organisation that are common to all conceivable forms of life. The author believes that only a combination of general biological theory and particular chemical knowledge can solve the problems of the origin and re-creation of life. This book does not fall into either the classical Haldane or Oparin schools of thought on the origin of life, but advances a thesis of its own, which, according to Professor C.H. Waddington, is one of the most important recent intellectual developments in this field. Part I considers the role of molecular biology in formulating a view of life as it exists now. Part II turns to more general aspects of the organisation of matter. In Part III the author advances his own theories on the origin of life—theories which are both revolutionary and reactionary. As he remarks, 'If my conclusions are correct it may be difficult to find the right system, but it would be easy to make a very simple organism once we have.' Full Product DetailsAuthor: A.G. Cairns-SmithPublisher: University of Toronto Press Imprint: University of Toronto Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.220kg ISBN: 9781442638891ISBN 10: 1442638893 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 15 December 1971 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Cairns-Smith was educated at Edinburgh University and is now an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Chemistry Department at Glasgow University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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