Light and Life in the Universe. Selected Lectures in Physics, Biology and the Origin of Life

Content: 
Inside Front Cover, Page ii
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
THE SPONSORS, Page 2
INTRODUCTION, Pages 3-4, S.T. BUTLER, H. MESSEL
CONTRIBUTORS OF LECTURES, Page 5
CHAPTER 1 - Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei, Pages 9-39
CHAPTER 2 - Electro-Magnetic Radiation — Bohr's Theory of the Atom, Pages 41-74
CHAPTER 3 - The Influence of Gravitational Fields, Pages 75-89
CHAPTER 4 - The Origin of the Solar System, Pages 91-106
CHAPTER 5 - Evolution of the Earth, Pages 107-120
CHAPTER 6 - The Primordial Atmosphere and the Origin of Life, Pages 121-127
ARE WE ALONE?, Pages 131-142
CHAPTER 1 - Introducing Proteins, Pages 145-164
CHAPTER 2 - The Functions of Proteins, Pages 165-188
CHAPTER 3 - The Problem of the Origin of Life, Pages 189-216
CHAPTER 4 - Alone in the Universe ?, Pages 217-241
CHAPTER 5 - Reason and Purpose in Biology, Pages 243-261
CHAPTER 6 - The Practical Effects of Biology on our Lives, Pages 263-293
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction, Pages 297-304
CHAPTER 2 - A Chemist's Look at the Living Cell, Pages 305-323
CHAPTER 3 - The Concept of Template Surfaces, Pages 325-340