The Life Puzzle - A G Cairns-Smith - Books - University of Toronto Press - 9781442638891 - December 15, 1971
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A G Cairns-Smith
The Life Puzzle

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What 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.'

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released December 15, 1971
ISBN13 9781442638891
Publishers University of Toronto Press
Pages 182
Dimensions 140 × 216 × 11 mm   ·   235 g
Language English  

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