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Homage to Gaia

The Life of an Independent Scientist
By James Lovelock
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In Homage to Gaia, James Lovelock recounts his life journey as a scientist and inventor, capturing his adventures and groundbreaking research. The memoir highlights his development of the Gaia hypothesis, which posits that Earth functions as a living organism. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Lovelock shares his passion for environmental science and his contributions to our understanding of the planet.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by environmental science, the concept of the Gaia hypothesis, or appreciate a deep dive into the life and thoughts of a pioneering scientist. This memoir offers a unique insight into the author's career and personal reflections, making it an intriguing read for those interested in science and history.

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Homage to Gaia

A new edition of the celebrated thinker James Lovelock's autobiography to celebrate his 100th birthday.

A new edition of the celebrated thinker James Lovelock's autobiography

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A new edition in the year of James Lovelock's 100th birthday

With over fifty patents to his name and innumerable awards and accolades, James Lovelock is a distinguished and original thinker who has been widely recognised by the international scientific community.

In this inspiring book, republished in the year of his 100th birthday, Lovelock tells his life story, from his first steps as a scientist to his work with organisations as diverse as NASA, Shell and the Marine Biological Association. Homage to Gaia describes the years of travel and work that led to his crucial scientific breakthroughs in environmental awareness, uncovering how CFCs impact on the ozone layer and creating the concept of Gaia, the theory that the Earth is a self-regulating system.

Written in a sharp and energetic style, James Lovelock's book will entertain and inspire anyone interested in science or the creative spirit.

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Homage to Gaia receives praise for blending scientific insight with personal reflection, offering an uplifting exploration of life's potential at both personal and global scales. Celebrated for its daring originality, the book showcases Lovelock's revolutionary Gaia hypothesis, likened to the transformative impact of Galileo's and Einstein's theories. His writing style is admired for its clarity and brilliance, with Lovelock hailed as a genius whose ideas challenge conventional thought and reshape our understanding of Earth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788164603

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Souvenir Press Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference James Lovelock Non-Fiction Science & Nature Science & Technology Biographies

About the Author

James Lovelock, who was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1974, is the author of more than 200 scientific papers and the originator of the Gaia Hypothesis (now Gaia Theory). His many books on the subject include Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth (1979), The Revenge of Gaia (2006), The Vanishing Face of Gaia (2009) and A Rough Ride to the Future (2014). In 2003 he was made a Companion of Honour by Her Majesty the Queen, in 2005 Prospect magazine named him one of the world's top 100 public intellectuals, and in 2006 he received the Wollaston Medal, the highest Award of the UK Geological Society.

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