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Homage to Gaia : the life of an independent scientist
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Homage to Gaia : the life of an independent scientist

by James Lovelock

This autobiography documents a career in independent science, including the development of the Gaia theory and the electron capture detector. It details research on environmental issues and contributions to planetary exploration with NASA and various global organisations.

Accession 30471 ISBN 0192862138 Publisher —
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