{"product_id":"how-we-live-and-why-we-die-the-secret-lives-of-cells-by-lewis-wolpert-rare-books","title":"How We Live and Why We Die: the secret lives of cells by Lewis Wolpert [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eHow We Live and Why We Die: The Secret Lives of Cells\u003c\/em\u003e demystifies our existence by recognizing that life—from imagination to aging—is orchestrated at the cellular level. Wolpert describes the human body as an astonishingly organized society of trillions of cells, each with a distinct function that governs everything from movement and memory to aging and illness. The book walks readers through foundational concepts such as early embryonic development (how one cell becomes an entire organism), cell structure, protein synthesis, and gene function, along with topics that often spark public curiosity—stem-cell research, cloning, DNA, and cancer. With vivid analogies—like comparing genetic code to Morse code or mitosis to splitting a balloon using a string—Wolpert makes complex biology approachable without turning the book into a textbook. While richly informative and passionately conveyed, some reviewers mention the absence of illustrations as a minor drawback for visual learners. Overall, the work serves as an accessible, thought-provoking guide to understanding how cellular function literally underpins human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eLewis Wolpert\u003c\/strong\u003e (1929–2021) was a South African–born British developmental biologist celebrated for his influential \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eFrench flag model\u003c\/strong\u003e, which illustrates how embryonic cells determine their position and fate during development. He served as Emeritus Professor of Biology as Applied to Medicine at University College London and authored numerous popular science books, including \u003cem data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1966\"\u003eTriumph of the Embryo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eSix Impossible Things Before Breakfast\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eMalignant Sadness\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eHow We Live and Why We Die\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/7005615?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/7005615?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A gifted communicator, Wolpert frequently appeared on BBC radio and wrote to bring scientific clarity to the public. He was recognized with prestigious honors such as the Michael Faraday Prize (2000) and the Royal Medal (2018) for his exceptional science communication and contributions to biology\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259232706746,"sku":"35LEWIQYP-Used","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/hhow.jpg?v=1761152556","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/how-we-live-and-why-we-die-the-secret-lives-of-cells-by-lewis-wolpert-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}