Gaia

Explore the fascinating theory that life on Earth operates as a single organism in the classic work, Gaia by James Lovelock. Written for laypeople, this book takes readers on a journey through time and space to discover evidence that supports a radically different model of our planet. Lovelock challenges the conventional idea that living matter is passive and hypothesizes that Earth's living matter, including air, ocean, and land surfaces, forms a complex system with the ability to keep the planet fit for life. Gaia has become a hotly debated topic in scientific circles, and many of Lovelock's predictions have already come true. In a new Preface, Lovelock provides an update on the current state of the debate.