Wonders of the Living World (Illustrated Hardback)
Curiosity, awe, and the meaning of life
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Hardback
£19.99
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
ISBN: 9780745980546
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 18/06/2021
Width: 19.5 cm
Height: 24 cm
The living world is beautiful, intricate, and highly ordered. Organisms flourish across virtually every location on earth, and biological scientists are constantly discovering more about them.
These findings spark awe in those who study the natural world, and also raise questions about the meaning of what we see: What’s so special about life? Why are we here? Where is it all heading?
Drawing on the thoughts of six scientists of faith, the work of the theologian Alister McGrath, and the biblical scholar Hilary Marlow, Dr Ruth M. Bancewicz examines their research to assess the claim that the discoveries of science are consistent with the existence of a God.
Beautifully and creatively illustrated, Wonders of the Living World for adults (16+) will inspire curiosity and amazement, and prove a fascinating guide to your thinking about the meaning of life.
FEATURING THE WORK OF:
Prof. Stephen Freeland, Astrobiologist; Dr Rhoda Hawkins, Theoretical Physicist; Prof. Jeff Hardin, Cell and Developmental Biologist; Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Palaeobiologist; Prof. Jeff Schloss, Evolutionary Biologist; Dr Margaret Miller, Marine Biologist.
Contents
1. Exploring the Wonders of the Living World: an introduction 6
2. Inner Worlds: a tour of the inner workings of a cell 10
3. One in a Million? the chemisty of life in the universe 30
featuring stephen freeland
4. Artistic Molecules: how messy processes form ordered life 50
featuring rhoda hawkins
5. Dance of the Cells: embryonic development 70
featuring jeff hardin
6. The Map of Life: is evolution compatible with purpose? 90
featuring simon conway morris
7. The Snuggle for Existence: the power of cooperation 110
featuring jeff schloss
8. Living Cities: the complexity of coral reef ecosystems 130
featuring margaret miller
9. Surprised by Meaning: can the world say anything about God? 150
featuring alister mcgrath
10. Biology and Belief: a journey through science and faith 162
featuring milary marlow
Acknowledgments 186
Further reading: how to stay informed 187
Glossary 189