Life on the edge: the coming of age of quantum biology
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Author:
Contributors:
Al-Khalili, Jim, 1962- author.
Published:
New York : Crown Publishers, [2014].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
xi, 353 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Status:
Loveland Adult Nonfiction
572 McFadden, J.
Description
Drawing on recent ground-breaking experiments from around the world, an introduction to quantum biology brings together first-hand experience at the cutting edge of science with thorough explanations to reveal how quantum mechanics can solve many of life's puzzles.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780307986818 (hardcover), 0307986810 (hardcover)
Notes
General Note
"Originally published in hardcover in Great Britain as Life on the Edge by Bantam Press, an imprint of Transworld Publishers, a division of Penguin Random House Ltd. in 2014."--Title page verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references and index.
Description
Drawing on recent ground-breaking experiments from around the world, an introduction to quantum biology brings together first-hand experience at the cutting edge of science with thorough explanations to reveal how quantum mechanics can solve many of life's puzzles.
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APA Citation (style guide)
McFadden, J., & Al-Khalili, J. (2014). Life on the edge: the coming of age of quantum biology. First edition. New York, Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)McFadden, Johnjoe and Jim Al-Khalili. 2014. Life On the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. New York, Crown Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)McFadden, Johnjoe and Jim Al-Khalili, Life On the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. New York, Crown Publishers, 2014.
MLA Citation (style guide)McFadden, Johnjoe, and Jim Al-Khalili. Life On the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. First edition. New York, Crown Publishers, 2014.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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