《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.
這本書的裝幀和設計都傳遞著一種專業而又引人入勝的氣息。封麵簡潔的綫條和色彩,仿佛在訴說著一個關於生命起源的古老故事。我對於“生活的躍升”這個主題本身就充滿瞭好奇,它意味著生命的不斷發展和超越,這是一種積極的、充滿力量的意象。作者Nick Lane,這個名字對我來說並不陌生,我知道他在生命科學領域有著舉足輕重的地位。因此,我對這本書的科學嚴謹性和思想深度充滿瞭期待。我猜想,書中會涉及關於早期地球的化學環境、細胞的形成、以及生命演化過程中那些至關重要的“躍升”時刻。我渴望瞭解,是什麼樣的機製促使生命從簡單的物質組閤,一步步演化齣如此復雜而多樣的形態?這本書的英文原版信息也錶明瞭其內容的權威性,我希望能直接接觸到作者最原始的思想和錶達。我期待著閱讀過程能夠像一次探索未知的旅程,讓我對生命本身産生更深的理解和敬畏。
評分我被這本書的標題和作者的名字深深吸引瞭。 “生活的躍升”這個詞組,一下子就勾起瞭我對生命演化宏大敘事的想象,仿佛能夠看到生命體從最原始的形態,一步步剋服睏難,不斷突破自身極限,最終達到新的高度。而作者Nick Lane,這個名字在科學界有著不小的分量,我對他深入淺齣的講解風格和對生命科學前沿的敏銳洞察力早有耳聞。我期待著這本書能夠帶領我進入一個充滿奇跡的世界,去探索生命最根本的起源,去理解那些推動生命不斷前進的強大力量。我想象著書中會描繪齣地球早期環境的嚴酷,以及生命如何在這樣的環境中頑強生存並不斷進化的故事。這本書不僅僅是關於科學知識的科普,我更希望它能夠引發我對於生命意義和存在價值的哲學思考。它或許會讓我更加珍惜生命,更加敬畏自然,也更加期待人類在未來的“躍升”中扮演的角色。
評分這本書的封麵設計就充滿瞭吸引力,色彩的搭配和字體選擇都透露著一種探究未知的神秘感。封麵上“生活的躍升”幾個字,在簡潔的視覺風格下,卻讓人腦海中立刻浮現齣各種關於生命起源、進化,甚至未來生命形態的聯想。拿到手裏,紙張的質感也很好,翻閱時有一種溫潤的手感,這對於需要長時間閱讀的書籍來說,無疑是一種加分項。雖然我還沒有深入閱讀,但僅僅從它給我的第一印象來看,這本書就似乎在邀請我去探索那些宏大而深刻的議題。作者的筆觸,我猜想,一定如同這封麵一樣,既有科學的嚴謹,又不失文學的詩意。我期待著書中那些關於生命如何從最簡單的化學反應中萌芽,又如何一步步演化齣今天我們所見的多樣性的壯麗畫捲。這種從無到有,從簡單到復雜的過程,本身就充滿瞭哲學意味,也讓我們對生命的存在本身産生敬畏。我個人對科學史和生物學的發展曆程一直抱有濃厚的興趣,這本書無疑為我打開瞭一個新的視角,讓我可以從更深層次去理解生命現象。
評分我一直對宇宙的奧秘和生命起源的問題感到著迷,而這本書的書名《生活的躍升》和副標題“英文原版 Life Ascending Nick Lane Profil”立即抓住瞭我的眼球。它暗示著一種宏大的敘事,關於生命如何從最初的簡單形式,經曆瞭漫長而復雜的演變,最終達到如今我們所知的輝煌。我腦海中浮現齣各種關於早期地球環境的想象,那些充滿化學反應的原始海洋,以及第一個細胞誕生的那一刻。作者Nick Lane這個名字,在我看來,本身就代錶著一種嚴謹的科學態度和對生命本質的深刻洞察。我非常期待書中能夠深入淺齣地講解那些復雜的生物化學過程,將那些抽象的理論轉化為生動的故事。我想象著他會描繪齣生命演化中的那些關鍵節點,比如氧氣的齣現如何徹底改變瞭地球的生態係統,或者真核細胞的齣現如何為更復雜的生命形式奠定瞭基礎。這本書不僅僅是關於科學知識的堆砌,我更希望它能引發我對於生命意義和宇宙法則的思考,讓我能夠從一個更宏觀的視角來理解我們自身在宇宙中的位置。
評分當我看到這本書的名字【中商原版】生活的躍升 英文原版 Life Ascending Nick Lane Profil 的時候,我立刻聯想到瞭那些關於宇宙大爆炸、星辰演化以及生命如何在極端環境下誕生的科學紀錄片。這本書似乎承載著同樣的宏大敘事,它預示著一段關於生命從起源到繁榮的壯麗旅程。作者Nick Lane的名字,讓我聯想到他在生命科學領域的深厚造詣,我相信他一定能夠用清晰的語言,帶領讀者穿越億萬年的時光,去探尋生命最根本的奧秘。我期待著書中能夠解答那些睏擾人類已久的疑問:生命究竟是如何開始的?是什麼驅動著生命不斷地“躍升”和進化?在宇宙中,我們是否是孤獨的存在?這本書不僅僅是知識的傳遞,更是一種精神的啓迪,它讓我有機會重新審視生命的存在,去感受生命頑強的生命力以及它在宇宙中的獨特性。我希望這本書能夠激發我更多的好奇心,讓我對科學探索和生命研究産生更濃厚的興趣。
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