So Simple a Beginning, 9780691200408
Hardcover
Life’s dazzling variety from simple physics: gene editing to elephants.

So Simple a Beginning

how four physical principles shape our living world

$51.99

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    31 May 2022

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Summary

Unveiling Life’s Secrets: Biophysics and the Astonishing Simplicity of Existence

The cheetah’s sprint, the tree’s roots, the human’s form – a dazzling variety defines the living world. Yet, beneath this diversity lies a shared set of physical principles shaping every creature. So Simple a Beginning reveals how biophysics is revolutionizing our understanding of life and driving potentially transformative technologies like gene editing and artificial organ growth.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780691200408
ISBN-10:0691200408
Author:Raghuveer Parthasarathy
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Imprint:Princeton University Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:31 May 2022
Weight:700g
Dimensions:235mm x 156mm
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Critics Review

“Hands down the most beautiful book I’ve ever read… . The intersection of biology and physics might be the most underappreciated cross-over in the sciences.”—Nicole Barbaro, Bookmarked“The author’s style is mostly captivating, and the illustrations provide unique support … Parthasarathy’s commitment regarding the importance of education about scientific discovery and its place in today’s world is evident throughout.”—F. W. Yow, Choice“An insightful and intuitive journey through the world of biophysics, letting us see how physical laws lead to the wonder of biology at all scales of the organism.”—Jonathan Shock, Mathemafrica

About The Author

Raghuveer Parthasarathy

Raghuveer Parthasarathy is the Alec and Kay Keith Professor of Physics at the University of Oregon, where he is a member of the Institute of Molecular Biology and the Materials Science Institute. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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