Life at the Extremes
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Life at the Extremes by Frances Ashcroft
The debut of a female Steve Jones likeable, literate, lucid and laconic. A sprightly, lavishly illustrated book on the science of human survival.‘She has the power of making the armchair adventurer feel quite frailAdd to that her gift for carving deep into your mind how vulnerable our species is to extreme conditions, and you are in for a thrilling read.’ New Scientist
'I read “Life at the Extremes” with horrid delight…It is extremely good, crammed with invaluable information but you don’t need a degree in cryptocryogenics to understand it. Here is a scientist who can enthral even as she instructs – and the way she accomplishes this is by telling adventure stories…As a testament to the tenacity of the human race, this book is a potent mix of the ingenious, the heroic and the hardy.’ Literary Review
‘For would-be explorers snuggled up in their armchairs – or, indeed stretched out on the beach – this book, with its many vicarious thrills, makes for ideal reading.’ Economist
‘A very good book…which works both as a continuous narrative of delightful vignettes and a quick reference guide. Easy to read, entertaining and informative.’ Sunday Times
‘Ashcroft is good at opening up aspects of daily life normally sealed off to the non-scientist.’ Sara Wheeler, Spectator
Frances Ashcroft is a Professor of Physiology at Oxford. She divides her time between research on insulin, teaching and writing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780006551256 |
| ISBN 10 | 0006551254 |
| Title | Life at the Extremes |
| Author | Frances Ashcroft |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2001-07-02 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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