He knew he was right
the irrepressible life of James Lovelock and Gaia
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Author
Contributions
- Gribbin, Mary. - Contributor
Publication
2009 - Allen Lane, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
59,750 words, Guess
Page Count
239 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveheknewhewasright0000grib
- ISBN-101846140161
- ISBN-139781846140167
- Goodreads6314218
- LibraryThing7920363
and 4 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2009379777
- OCLC Control Number276226161
- Better World Books9781846140167
- Open LibraryOL23204612M
Classifications
- DDC509.2
- LCCQ143 .L88 G75 2009
- LCCQ143
and 1 more
- LCCQ143.L88 G75 2009
Description
Jim Lovelock is an iconic figure in British science, a prophet whose prophecies are coming true. This is his definitive authorised biography. Lovelock is best known as the 'father' of Gaia theory, which isnow established as the most useful way of understanding the dramatic changes happening to the environment of the Earth.But few people know about his early work as a chemist and inventor – work which included inventing the detectors used to search for life on Mars, and blowing the whistle on the depletion of ozone layer. In his personal life, he was a Quaker and conscientious objector in World War Two (later changing his mind in view of the evils of Nazism), supported his family for a time by selling his own blood, and gave up a salary and security to become an independent scientist based in an English village – from which all his best known work emerged.As he approaches his 90th birthday, looking forward to going into space, this book truly reveals an independent, original and inspiring life.
Description
Jim Lovelock is an iconic figure in British science, a prophet whose prophecies are coming true. This is his definitive authorised biography. Lovelock is best known as the 'father' of Gaia theory, which is now established as the most useful way of understanding the dramatic changes happening to the environment of the Earth.
Subjects
Genres
- Biography
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- He knew he was right: the irrepressible life of James Lovelock and Gaia
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