{"title":"Alfonso Martinez Arias","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eAlfonso Martinez Arias\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished figure in the realm of science and nature literature. Known for his insightful exploration into developmental biology, Arias provides readers with a deeper understanding of how complex life forms are constructed from simpler elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Master Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that delves into the intricate world of biological development. Arias captivates readers with his ability to convey complex scientific concepts with clarity and engaging narratives, making the fascinating processes of life accessible to enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books not only reflect Arias's profound expertise but also embody his passion for bridging the gap between scientific intricacy and reader comprehension. Whether you're a seasoned scientist or a curious mind with a love for nature, this collection offers invaluable insights into the hidden workings of life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-master-builder-by-alfonso-martinez-arias-9781399809931","title":"The Master Builder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat defines who we are?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nFor decades, the biological answer has been our genes. In \u003cem\u003eThe Master Builder\u003c\/em\u003e, leading biologist Alfonso Martinez Arias breaks with decades of scientific and popular tradition to make a bold argument: what defines us is our cells.\n\nDrawing on new research from his lab and others, Martinez Arias reveals that we are composed of a thrillingly complex, constantly rearranging symphony of cells that know how to count, feel, and ultimately give form to our bodies. While DNA is important, Richard Dawkins's vision of the selfish gene that controls everything is not a good description of how biology actually works.\n\nAs Martinez Arias shows, nothing in your genes explains why your heart is on the left side of your body, why you have five fingers and not ten, or why genetically identical twins have different sets of fingerprints, and why it's possible for a mother to apparently share no DNA with the children to whom she gave birth!\n\nAt the heart of it all is not simply gee-whiz science, but a powerful new conception of the essence of life.\n\nOur identities are shaped not simply by our genes, but by the interconnections between all our cells, working as a sort of symphony—cooperative, and creating something greater than its parts could on their own—and the unbroken lineage of cells that connects us to the first fertilised egg from which we developed, and in turn, back through the billions of years of our planet's history, to the very first cell in the history of all life on Earth.\n\nA sweeping revision of both the present and history of life, \u003cem\u003eThe Master Builder\u003c\/em\u003e puts forward a new paradigm for understanding biology, one rooted in cellular cooperation, not selfish genes. Engaging and ambitious, it will transform our understanding of where we come from, what shapes us, and where we are going, as individuals, a species, and the community of life itself.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855028179180,"sku":"9781399809931","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399809931.jpg?v=1759261530"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alfonso-martinez-arias.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}