《Life Ascending》
 
by Nick Lane(Author)
 
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Profile Books (7 Jan. 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1861978189
ISBN-13: 978-1861978189
Product Dimensions:15.6 x 2 x 23.4 cm
Powerful new research methods are providing fresh and vivid insights into the makeup of life. Comparing gene sequences, examining the atomic structure of proteins and looking into the geochemistry of rocks have all helped to explain creation and evolution in more detail than ever before. Nick Lane uses the full extent of this new knowledge to describe the ten greatest inventions of life, based on their historical impact, role in living organisms today and relevance to current controversies. DNA, sex, sight and consciousnesses are just four examples.
 
Lane also explains how these findings have come about, and the extent to which they can be relied upon. The result is a gripping and lucid account of the ingenuity of nature, and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science behind the glories of everyday life.
This is a science book that doesn't cheat: the structure is logical, the writing is witty, and the hard questions are tackled head on (Tim RadfordGuardian)
 
 Original and awe-inspiring ... an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology (Michael Le PageNew Scientist)
 
 Excellent and imaginative and, similar to life itself, the book is full of surprises ... a fascinating book for anyone interested in life and evolution, and how these discoveries were made (Nature)
 
 Life Ascending earns its place on the bookshelf of every biology teacher - and anyone else interested in how we all got here. (James KingslandGuardian)
 
 an absolute joy...Dr Nick Lane employs a clarity of thought and an adroitness of expression that allows the reader to easily navigate his enviable breadth of knowledge. A breadth of knowledge that never scrimps on detail whilst delivering logic and inspiration in equal measure. The very definition of a 'must read' for anyone that has ever marvelled at the complexity of life (Laboratory News)
 
 If Charles Darwin sprang from his grave, I would give him this fine book to bring him up to speed. (Matt Ridley)
 
 Lane brings science alive with the kind of beautiful prose that turns a book full of interesting information into a book you simply cannot put down. (Amanda GefterNew Scientist)
 
 Nick Lane is one of the most exciting science writers of our time. His book...reads like a smooth chronicle, has great subject matter and is well argued. (Steve ConnorIndependent)
 
 With its vast scope, page-turning revelations and elegant prose, Nick Lane'sLife Ascending is everything one could hope for in a science book (Robert MatthewsDaily Telegraph)
 
'If Charles Darwin sprang from his grave, I would give him this fine book to bring him up to speed. It's a breathless bulletin from the accelerating rush of news about the secrets of life on planet earth.' - Matt Ridley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
 
我被这本书的标题和作者的名字深深吸引了。 “生活的跃升”这个词组,一下子就勾起了我对生命演化宏大叙事的想象,仿佛能够看到生命体从最原始的形态,一步步克服困难,不断突破自身极限,最终达到新的高度。而作者Nick Lane,这个名字在科学界有着不小的分量,我对他深入浅出的讲解风格和对生命科学前沿的敏锐洞察力早有耳闻。我期待着这本书能够带领我进入一个充满奇迹的世界,去探索生命最根本的起源,去理解那些推动生命不断前进的强大力量。我想象着书中会描绘出地球早期环境的严酷,以及生命如何在这样的环境中顽强生存并不断进化的故事。这本书不仅仅是关于科学知识的科普,我更希望它能够引发我对于生命意义和存在价值的哲学思考。它或许会让我更加珍惜生命,更加敬畏自然,也更加期待人类在未来的“跃升”中扮演的角色。
评分我一直对宇宙的奥秘和生命起源的问题感到着迷,而这本书的书名《生活的跃升》和副标题“英文原版 Life Ascending Nick Lane Profil”立即抓住了我的眼球。它暗示着一种宏大的叙事,关于生命如何从最初的简单形式,经历了漫长而复杂的演变,最终达到如今我们所知的辉煌。我脑海中浮现出各种关于早期地球环境的想象,那些充满化学反应的原始海洋,以及第一个细胞诞生的那一刻。作者Nick Lane这个名字,在我看来,本身就代表着一种严谨的科学态度和对生命本质的深刻洞察。我非常期待书中能够深入浅出地讲解那些复杂的生物化学过程,将那些抽象的理论转化为生动的故事。我想象着他会描绘出生命演化中的那些关键节点,比如氧气的出现如何彻底改变了地球的生态系统,或者真核细胞的出现如何为更复杂的生命形式奠定了基础。这本书不仅仅是关于科学知识的堆砌,我更希望它能引发我对于生命意义和宇宙法则的思考,让我能够从一个更宏观的视角来理解我们自身在宇宙中的位置。
评分这本书的装帧和设计都传递着一种专业而又引人入胜的气息。封面简洁的线条和色彩,仿佛在诉说着一个关于生命起源的古老故事。我对于“生活的跃升”这个主题本身就充满了好奇,它意味着生命的不断发展和超越,这是一种积极的、充满力量的意象。作者Nick Lane,这个名字对我来说并不陌生,我知道他在生命科学领域有着举足轻重的地位。因此,我对这本书的科学严谨性和思想深度充满了期待。我猜想,书中会涉及关于早期地球的化学环境、细胞的形成、以及生命演化过程中那些至关重要的“跃升”时刻。我渴望了解,是什么样的机制促使生命从简单的物质组合,一步步演化出如此复杂而多样的形态?这本书的英文原版信息也表明了其内容的权威性,我希望能直接接触到作者最原始的思想和表达。我期待着阅读过程能够像一次探索未知的旅程,让我对生命本身产生更深的理解和敬畏。
评分当我看到这本书的名字【中商原版】生活的跃升 英文原版 Life Ascending Nick Lane Profil 的时候,我立刻联想到了那些关于宇宙大爆炸、星辰演化以及生命如何在极端环境下诞生的科学纪录片。这本书似乎承载着同样的宏大叙事,它预示着一段关于生命从起源到繁荣的壮丽旅程。作者Nick Lane的名字,让我联想到他在生命科学领域的深厚造诣,我相信他一定能够用清晰的语言,带领读者穿越亿万年的时光,去探寻生命最根本的奥秘。我期待着书中能够解答那些困扰人类已久的疑问:生命究竟是如何开始的?是什么驱动着生命不断地“跃升”和进化?在宇宙中,我们是否是孤独的存在?这本书不仅仅是知识的传递,更是一种精神的启迪,它让我有机会重新审视生命的存在,去感受生命顽强的生命力以及它在宇宙中的独特性。我希望这本书能够激发我更多的好奇心,让我对科学探索和生命研究产生更浓厚的兴趣。
评分这本书的封面设计就充满了吸引力,色彩的搭配和字体选择都透露着一种探究未知的神秘感。封面上“生活的跃升”几个字,在简洁的视觉风格下,却让人脑海中立刻浮现出各种关于生命起源、进化,甚至未来生命形态的联想。拿到手里,纸张的质感也很好,翻阅时有一种温润的手感,这对于需要长时间阅读的书籍来说,无疑是一种加分项。虽然我还没有深入阅读,但仅仅从它给我的第一印象来看,这本书就似乎在邀请我去探索那些宏大而深刻的议题。作者的笔触,我猜想,一定如同这封面一样,既有科学的严谨,又不失文学的诗意。我期待着书中那些关于生命如何从最简单的化学反应中萌芽,又如何一步步演化出今天我们所见的多样性的壮丽画卷。这种从无到有,从简单到复杂的过程,本身就充满了哲学意味,也让我们对生命的存在本身产生敬畏。我个人对科学史和生物学的发展历程一直抱有浓厚的兴趣,这本书无疑为我打开了一个新的视角,让我可以从更深层次去理解生命现象。
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