Description
Book SynopsisBiological science is explored by leading scientists and apologists through awe-inspiring illustrations
Table of ContentsContents
1. Exploring the Wonders of the Living World: an introduction 6
2. Inner Worlds: a tour of the inner workings of a cell 10
3. One in a Million? the chemisty of life in the universe 30
featuring stephen freeland
4. Artistic Molecules: how messy processes form ordered life 50
featuring rhoda hawkins
5. Dance of the Cells: embryonic development 70
featuring jeff hardin
6. The Map of Life: is evolution compatible with purpose? 90
featuring simon conway morris
7. The Snuggle for Existence: the power of cooperation 110
featuring jeff schloss
8. Living Cities: the complexity of coral reef ecosystems 130
featuring margaret miller
9. Surprised by Meaning: can the world say anything about God? 150
featuring alister mcgrath
10. Biology and Belief: a journey through science and faith 162
featuring milary marlow
Acknowledgments 186
Further reading: how to stay informed 187
Glossary 189
