First life
D. W. Deamer
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First life
by D. W. Deamer
Published
2011
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
271
ISBN-13
9780520258327
Description
This pathbreaking book explores how life can begin, taking us from cosmic clouds of stardust, to volcanoes on Earth, to the modern chemistry laboratory. Seeking to understand life's connection to the stars, David Deamer introduces astrobiology, a new scientific discipline that studies the origin and evolution of life on Earth and relates it to the birth and death of stars, planet formation, interfaces between minerals, water, and atmosphere, and the physics and chemistry of carbon compounds. Deamer argues that life began as systems of molecules that assembled into membrane-bound packages. These in turn provided an essential compartment in which more complex molecules assumed new functions required for the origin of life and the beginning of evolution. Deamer takes us from the vivid and unpromising chaos of the Earth four billion years ago up to the present and his own laboratory, where he contemplates the prospects for generating synthetic life. Engaging and accessible, First Life describes the scientific story of astrobiology while presenting a fascinating hypothesis to explain the origin of life{OCLCbr#E2}{OCLCbr#80}?--Provided by publisher.
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How many pages are in First life?
This edition of First life has approximately 271 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First life?
For most readers, First life typically takes between 5h 39m and 3h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 67,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of First life?
The estimated word count for First life is approximately 67,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of First life?
First life was written by D. W. Deamer.
When was First life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.