Synopsis
Explores the relationship between the chemical elements & both living & non-living systems around us. The Earth s chemical environment & living systems are totally interactive. Biological evolution is seen as being driven by chemical changes of the environment involving at least 20 elements. Introduces relevant knowledge of inorganic & organic chemistry & the physics or physical chemistry which is needed to appreciate both minerals & living organisms. Describes the evolution of the Earth & the evolution of organisms. Shows that a possible next step in this (chemical) evolution could arise through man s industry. Illustrated.
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About the Author
R. J. P. Williams is at Wadham College, Oxford. J. J. R. Frausto da Silva is at Universidade Tecnica de Lisboa.
Review
"A tour de force, a major textbook of general chemistry ....A wonderful book." --Nature
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