Gaia: A New Look at Life on EarthOUP Oxford, 28 wrz 2000 - 176 In this classic work that continues to inspire many readers, Jim Lovelock puts forward his idea that the Earth functions as a single organism. Written for non-scientists, Gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence in support of a radically different model of our planet. In contrast to conventional belief that life is passive in the face of threats to its existence, the book explores the hypothesis that the Earth's living matter influences air, ocean, and rock to form a complex, self-regulating system that has the capacity to keep the Earth a fit place for life. Since Gaia was first published, Jim Lovelock's hypothesis has become a hotly debated topic in scientific circles. In a new Preface to this edition, he outlines his view of the present state of the debate. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think. |
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... important in the detection and measurement of CFCs in the atmosphere . He worked with NASA and some of his inventions were adopted in their programme of planetary exploration . His other books include The Ages of Gaia and Homage to Gaia ...
... important in the detection and measurement of CFCs in the atmosphere . He worked with NASA and some of his inventions were adopted in their programme of planetary exploration . His other books include The Ages of Gaia and Homage to Gaia ...
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... Important among them is the demand that the new science of Gaia , Geophysiology , must be purged of all reference to mystical notions of Gaia the Earth Mother . Even metaphorical phrases such as “ Gaia likes it cool to express the ...
... Important among them is the demand that the new science of Gaia , Geophysiology , must be purged of all reference to mystical notions of Gaia the Earth Mother . Even metaphorical phrases such as “ Gaia likes it cool to express the ...
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... important chemical analytical technique of gas chromatography . During that time , I added some embellishments that extended the range of his invention . One of these was the socalled electron capture detector . It is a device of ...
... important chemical analytical technique of gas chromatography . During that time , I added some embellishments that extended the range of his invention . One of these was the socalled electron capture detector . It is a device of ...
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... importance discussed without the stimulus of the Gaia hypothesis . But they were actively sought as a result of the hypothesis and their presence was consistent with it . If Gaia exists , the relationship between her and man , a ...
... importance discussed without the stimulus of the Gaia hypothesis . But they were actively sought as a result of the hypothesis and their presence was consistent with it . If Gaia exists , the relationship between her and man , a ...
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... importance and versatility are paramount . It is an essential part of any compound formed by the other key elements of life . As the fuel which powers the sun , it is the primary source of that generous flux of free solar energy which ...
... importance and versatility are paramount . It is an essential part of any compound formed by the other key elements of life . As the fuel which powers the sun , it is the primary source of that generous flux of free solar energy which ...
Spis treści
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3 The recognition of Gaia | 30 |
4 Cybernetics | 44 |
5 The contemporary atmosphere | 59 |
6 The sea | 78 |
the problem of pollution | 100 |
8 Living within Gaia | 115 |
9 Epilogue | 133 |
Definitions and explanations of terms | 143 |
Further reading | 147 |
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Gaia:A New Look at Life on Earth: A New Look at Life on Earth James Lovelock Podgląd niedostępny - 2000 |
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