Description
Book SynopsisBiological science is explored by leading scientists and apologists
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. One in a Million? The chemistry of life in the universe . . . . . . . . . . 18
Featuring Stephen Freeland
4. Artistic Molecules: How messy processes form ordered life . . . . . . 27
Featuring Rhoda Hawkins
5. Dance of the Cells: Embryonic development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Featuring Jeff Hardin
6. The Map of Life: Is evolution compatible with purpose? . . . . . . . . . 45
Featuring Simon Conway Morris
7. The Snuggle for Existence: The power of cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Featuring Jeff Schloss
8. Living Cities: The value of coral reef ecosystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Featuring Margaret Miller
9. Surprised by Meaning: Can the world say anything about God? . . 76
Featuring Alister McGrath
10. Biology and Belief: A journey through science and faith . . . . . . . . 82
Featuring Hilary Marlow
Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Further Reading: how to stay informed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Selected diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
