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A world beyond physics : the emergence and evolution of life / Stuart A. Kauffman

This work explores the origin and evolution of life through complex systems theory, proposing that biological organisation transcends the laws of physics. It examines the transition from prebiotic chemistry to self-constructing cells and complex biospheres.

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