The Garden in the Machine by Claus Emmeche; Translator-Steven Sampson - 1996-08-30

Princeton University Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Princeton NJ: Princeton University Press, 1994. Paperback. As New. translated from the Danish by Steven Sampson. part of the Princeton Science Library. "What is life? Is it just the biologically familiar-birds, trees, snails, people--or is it an infinitely complex set of patterns that a computer could simulate? What role odes intelligence play in separating the organic from the inorganic, the living from the inert? In this accessibel and wide-ranging survey, Claus Emmeche outlines many of the challenges and controversies involved in the dynamic and curious science of artificial life." 199 pages; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Used - very good. Unmarked text.

Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.: Princeton University Press, 1996. Book. As New. Trade Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First edition. 199 pp. What is life? Is it just the biologically familiar-birds, trees, snails, people-or is it an infinitely complex set of patterns that a computer could simulate? What role does intelligence play in separating the organic from the inorganic, the living from the inert? Danish biologist Claus Emmeche wryly outlines many of the challenges and controversies involved in the dynamic and curious science of artificial life, touching on its connections to artificial intelligence, chaos theory, and computational theory. Rather than define answers, Emmeche seeks to ask the right questions..

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1996. In the Princeton Science Library, translated from Danish by Steven Sampson. Card covers, 199pp inc index, plus 3pp list of series, b/w illustrations. Apart from several production creases in front cover laminate, the book looks unread. Third Printing. Card Covers. VG++/n/a. 14cmx21.5cm.

Princeton Univ Pr. Used - Very Good.

Princeton University Press, 1996-08-30. Paperback. Used:Good.

Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1994. 3rd printing. Paperback. Very Good/No dustjacket. 8vo. pp. 199, ""What is life? Is it just the biologically familiar--birds, trees, snails, people--or is it an infinitely complex set of patterns that a computer could simulate? What role does intelligence play in separating the organic from the inorganic, the living from the inert? Does life evolve along a predestined path, or does it suddenly…

Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Princeton, Princeton University Library. 1994. Original publisher's paperback, pictorial frontcover, 8vo: xiv, 199pp., [3]pp., illustrations, notes & references, index. Fine copy.