Eating the Sun by Oliver Morton

Eating the Sun by Oliver Morton

Eating the Sun is the story of the discovery of a miracle: the source of life itself. From the intricacies of its molecular processes to the beauty of the nature that it supports, Eating the Sun is a wondering tribute to the extraordinary process that has allowed plants to power the earth for billions of years.

‘A fascinating and important book’ Ian McEwan

'Morton is as compelling and eloquent in describing the evolution of landscape as he is at describing the evolution of life itself. This book will, quite literally, change the way you see the world.' Sunday Telegraph

'Everything you could possibly want from a popular science book. There is wonder here, and intellectual excitement; clear explanation and lyrical writing; and much new insight into how the world works, linking the very small and very large.' Jon Turney, Independent

'An informative, fascinating and thought-provoking read.' Sunday Times

'A fascinating read.' Independent

'When you are done with this book you will see the world differently and understand it better. Going directly to the most important question of our time – the origin of the carbon/climate crisis – and delving deeply into it, “Eating the Sun” transcends science writing as we usually think of it.’ Kim Stanley Robinson

'"Eating the Sun" could not be more timely, and firmly establishes Oliver Morton as one of the world's finest science writers.' Steven Shapin

Oliver Morton is a science writer and journalist. He has written extensively for New Scientist, Nature and a range of national broadsheets.

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ISBN 13	9780007171804
ISBN 10	0007171803
Title	Eating the Sun
Author	Oliver Morton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2009-08-06
Number of pages	480
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