Description
'A BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN EXPLORATION OF PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION IN SCIENCE.' BRIAN COX Life is all around us, abundant and diverse, it is extraordinary. But what does it actually mean to be alive?
About the Author
Sir Paul Nurse won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001, and has also been awarded the Albert Einstein World Award of Science and French Legion d'Honneur. He has acted as advisor to the Prime Minister on Science and Technology matters, and received over 60 honorary degrees and fellowships from international universities. He is currently the Director and Chief Executive of London's Francis Crick Institute, a centre dedicated to understanding the biology underlying health.
Reviews
A beautifully written exploration of perhaps the most important question in science * Brian Cox *
A nearly perfect guide to the wonder and complexity of existence * Bill Bryson *
Paul Nurse is about as distinguished a scientist as there could be. He is also a great communicator. This book explains, in a way that is both clear and elegant, how the processes of life unfold * Philip Pullman *
The writing is so spirited and knowledgeable - and the five sections so full of wondrous revelations - that I could not put it down * Siddhartha Mukherjee *
It's the biggest question in biology. And this book represents the best answer I've ever seen. Paul Nurse is a rare life-form - a Nobel-winning scientist and a brilliant communicator * Alice Roberts *
Paul Nurse provides a concise, lucid response to an age-old question. His writing is not just informed by long experience, but also wise, visionary and personal * Dava Sobel *
Best Books of the Year 2020 * Financial Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788451406
Author Paul Nurse
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint David Fickling Books
Publisher David Fickling Books
Weight(grams) 227g
Dimensions(mm) 186mm * 119mm * 24mm