Time's Arrow and Evolution by Harold Francis Blum (English) Paperback Book

Description: Time's Arrow and Evolution by Harold Francis Blum In a book that has become a milestone of scientific writing Dr. Blum uses "times arrow," the second law of thermodynamics, as a key concept to show how the nature and evolution of the nonliving world place limits on the nature and evolution of life. He seeks to show that, from the beginning of the universe, physical and chemical laws have inexorab FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a book that has become a milestone of scientific writing Dr. Blum uses "times arrow," the second law of thermodynamics, as a key concept to show how the nature and evolution of the nonliving world place limits on the nature and evolution of life. He seeks to show that, from the beginning of the universe, physical and chemical laws have inexorably channeled the course of evolution so that possibilities were already limited when life first emerged. Originally published in 1951. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *Frontmatter, pg. i*PREFACE, pg. vii*CONTENTS, pg. xiii*I. PERSPECTIVES, pg. 1*II. THE CHRONOLOGY OF EVOLUTION, pg. 8*III. THE ENERGETICS AND KINETICS OF CHEMICAL REACTION, pg. 14*IV. THE ORIGIN AND EARLY EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH, pg. 34*V. LATER HISTORY OF THE EARTH, pg. 44*VI. THE FITNESS OF THE ENVIRONMENT, pg. 60*VII. THE ENERGETICS AND KINETICS OF LIVING SYSTEMS, pg. 87*VIII. STRUCTURE AND ITS REPRODUCTION, pg. 120*IX. STABILITY AND VARIABILITY, pg. 135*X. THE ORIGIN OF LIFE, pg. 151*XI. IRREVERSIBILITY AND DIRECTION IN EVOLUTION, pg. 173*XII. SOME IMPLICATIONS, pg. 189*XIII. ORDER, NEGENTROPY, AND EVOLUTION, pg. 200*BIBLIOGRAPHY, pg. 221*INDEX, pg. 229 Long Description In a book that has become a milestone of scientific writing Dr. Blum uses "times arrow," the second law of thermodynamics, as a key concept to show how the nature and evolution of the nonliving world place limits on the nature and evolution of life. He seeks to show that, from the beginning of the universe, physical and chemical laws have inexorably channeled the course of evolution so that possibilities were already limited when life first emerged. Originally published in 1951. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691622299 Author Harold Francis Blum Publisher Princeton University Press Series Princeton Legacy Library ISBN-10 0691622299 ISBN-13 9780691622293 Format Paperback Short Title TIMES ARROW & EVOLUTION Language English Media Book Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 576.8 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 252 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-12-08 Translated from English UK Release Date 2015-12-08 NZ Release Date 2015-12-08 US Release Date 2015-12-08 Alternative 9780691649085 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161695471;

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