Hazen, Robert

Symphony in C: Carbon and the Evolution of (Almost) Everything

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ISBN 13:
9780008292416
author:
Hazen, Robert
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Science, Biology, Molecular,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.24

Description

Carbon, the building block of life, has a story to tell. Formed in the hearts of stars, it's the essential component of every living thing, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. Yet, there are still mysteries to be solved about this element that can be both diamond and coal. In Symphony in C, leading carbon scientist Robert M. Hazen takes us on a journey through the origin and evolution of life's most widespread element. The story unfolds in four movements, tracing the path of carbon from its birth amidst the stars to its role in the evolution of all life in the universe. From the formation of the Earth to the life cycle deep within the planet's core, Hazen explains how carbon is formed and why all life forms use it as the basis of their biology. This sweeping chronicle is a fascinating exploration of the role of carbon in the universe.

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