Background
Cotterill, Rodney Michael was born on September 27, 1933 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Arrived in Denmark, 1967. Son of Herbert Harold and Aline Ivy (Le Cerf) Cotterill.
(The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charl...)
The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charles Sherrington's Man on his Nature. When that famous physiologist died in 1952, the prospects for a scientific explanation of consciousness seemed remote. Enchanted Looms shows how the situation has changed dramatically over the past forty years, and provides what is probably the most wide-ranging account of the phenomenon ever written. Rodney Cotterill bridges the gap between the bottom-up approach to understanding consciousness, anchored in the brain's biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, and the top-down strategy, which concerns itself with behavior and the nervous system's interaction with the environment. He argues that an explanation of consciousness is now at hand, and extends the discussion to include intelligence and creativity, unlike other books on the subject. This beautifully written and illustrated book will be valued for its provocative approach to one of science's last great challenges. Enchanted Looms will change forever our view of consciousness and our concept of the human being.
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(Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject whic...)
Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject which applies physics to biological systems and promotes an understanding of their physical properties and behaviour. Biophysics: An Introduction, is a concise balanced introduction to this subject. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book takes a fresh, modern approach with the author successfully combining key concepts and theory with relevant applications and examples drawn from the field as a whole. Beginning with a brief introduction to the origins of biophysics, the book takes the reader through successive levels of complexity, from atoms to molecules, structures, systems and ultimately to the behaviour of organisms. The book also includes extensive coverage of biopolymers, biomembranes, biological energy, and nervous systems. The text not only explores basic ideas, but also discusses recent developments, such as protein folding, DNA/RNA conformations, molecular motors, optical tweezers and the biological origins of consciousness and intelligence. Biophysics: An Introduction aeo Is a carefully structured introduction to biological and medical physics aeo Provides exercises at the end of each chapter to encourage student understanding Assuming little biological or medical knowledge, this book is invaluable to undergraduate students in physics, biophysics and medical physics. The book is also useful for graduate students and researchers looking for a broad introduction to the subject.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471485381/?tag=2022091-20
(The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charl...)
The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charles Sherrington's Man on his Nature. When that famous physiologist died in 1952, the prospects for a scientific explanation of consciousness seemed remote. Enchanted Looms shows how the situation has changed dramatically over the past forty years, and provides what is probably the most wide-ranging account of the phenomenon ever written. Rodney Cotterill bridges the gap between the bottom-up approach to understanding consciousness, anchored in the brain's biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, and the top-down strategy, which concerns itself with behavior and the nervous system's interaction with the environment. He argues that an explanation of consciousness is now at hand, and extends the discussion to include intelligence and creativity, unlike other books on the subject. This beautifully written and illustrated book will be valued for its provocative approach to one of science's last great challenges. Enchanted Looms will change forever our view of consciousness and our concept of the human being.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521794625/?tag=2022091-20
(Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject whic...)
Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject which applies physics to biological systems and promotes an understanding of their physical properties and behaviour. Biophysics: An Introduction, is a concise balanced introduction to this subject. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book takes a fresh, modern approach with the author successfully combining key concepts and theory with relevant applications and examples drawn from the field as a whole. Beginning with a brief introduction to the origins of biophysics, the book takes the reader through successive levels of complexity, from atoms to molecules, structures, systems and ultimately to the behaviour of organisms. The book also includes extensive coverage of biopolymers, biomembranes, biological energy, and nervous systems. The text not only explores basic ideas, but also discusses recent developments, such as protein folding, DNA/RNA conformations, molecular motors, optical tweezers and the biological origins of consciousness and intelligence. Biophysics: An Introduction aeo Is a carefully structured introduction to biological and medical physics aeo Provides exercises at the end of each chapter to encourage student understanding Assuming little biological or medical knowledge, this book is invaluable to undergraduate students in physics, biophysics and medical physics. The book is also useful for graduate students and researchers looking for a broad introduction to the subject.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471485381/?tag=2022091-20
(Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of inter...)
Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of interest for students has been in the field of biophysics and medical physics. These areas are being driven by research developments and student interest. Biophysics tends to be a broader, more general area where both physics and biology crossover. Medical physics is applied more to treatment and predominantly techniques. It less frequently taught as a course and when taught, it is usually at the postgraduate level and often by outside consultants and within a hospital environment. This book neatly fills the gap in the wiley list of physics textbooks and is in exactly the area where there is a growing need for the book. Biophysics courses are increasing in number, yet there are still no defining textbooks. Table of contents:preface introduction chemical binding energies, forces and bonds rates of reaction transport processes some techniques and methods biological polymers biological membranes biological energy movement of organisms excitable membranes nerve signals memory control of movement appendix a: elements of quantum mechanics appendix b: the hydrogen atom appendix c: thermal motion appendix d: probability distributions appendix e: differential equations name index subject index
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/8126551607/?tag=2022091-20
(Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of inter...)
Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of interest for students has been in the field of biophysics and medical physics. These areas are being driven by research developments and student interest. Biophysics tends to be a broader, more general area where both physics and biology crossover. Medical physics is applied more to treatment and predominantly techniques. It less frequently taught as a course and when taught, it is usually at the postgraduate level and often by outside consultants and within a hospital environment. This book neatly fills the gap in the wiley list of physics textbooks and is in exactly the area where there is a growing need for the book. Biophysics courses are increasing in number, yet there are still no defining textbooks. Table of contents:preface introduction chemical binding energies, forces and bonds rates of reaction transport processes some techniques and methods biological polymers biological membranes biological energy movement of organisms excitable membranes nerve signals memory control of movement appendix a: elements of quantum mechanics appendix b: the hydrogen atom appendix c: thermal motion appendix d: probability distributions appendix e: differential equations name index subject index
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(With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material Wo...)
With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material World, 2nd Edition, is a beautifully illustrated, full color, expanded account of the highly praised Cambridge Guide to the Material World. Using the cosmos as a backdrop, this volume delivers a fascinating journey of Nature's materials, transitioning from the atom to the living organism to consciousness itself. Rodney Cotterill seamlessly blends the physics, chemistry, astronomy and biology of Nature to portray matter with all its elegance and flaws. He connects concepts and pinpoints commonalities between the inorganic and organic domains. Written with the non-specialist in mind, end of chapter summaries provide succinct overviews of individual topics. Through the breadth of topics and engaging prose, this book is a superb introduction to those intrigued by the material world we live in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521451477/?tag=2022091-20
(With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material Wo...)
With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material World, 2nd Edition, is a beautifully illustrated, full color, expanded account of the highly praised Cambridge Guide to the Material World. Using the cosmos as a backdrop, this volume delivers a fascinating journey of Nature's materials, transitioning from the atom to the living organism to consciousness itself. Rodney Cotterill seamlessly blends the physics, chemistry, astronomy and biology of Nature to portray matter with all its elegance and flaws. He connects concepts and pinpoints commonalities between the inorganic and organic domains. Written with the non-specialist in mind, end of chapter summaries provide succinct overviews of individual topics. Through the breadth of topics and engaging prose, this book is a superb introduction to those intrigued by the material world we live in.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0521451477/?tag=2022091-20
Cotterill, Rodney Michael was born on September 27, 1933 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. Arrived in Denmark, 1967. Son of Herbert Harold and Aline Ivy (Le Cerf) Cotterill.
Bachelor of Science, University College, London, 1957. Master of Science, Yale University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, England, 1962.
Doctor of Science, London University, 1973.
Associate physicist Argonne (Illinois) National Laboratory, 1962-1967. Professor Danish Technology University, Lyngby, 1967—2003. Visiting professor University Tokyo, 1978, 85.
Lecturer American Museum Natural History, New York City, 2003. Corporal Royal Air Force, 1952-1954.
(With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material Wo...)
(With a new prologue and two new chapters, The Material Wo...)
(Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject whic...)
(Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject whic...)
(Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of inter...)
(Within physics degrees, one of the growing areas of inter...)
(The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charl...)
(The title of this book was inspired by a passage in Charl...)
(The argument of this book is that the idea of the soul is...)
(The argument of this book is that the idea of the soul is...)
(Biophysics: An Introduction by Cotterill, Rodney [Wiley, ...)
(Biophysics: An Introduction by Cotterill, Rodney [Wiley, ...)
Author: The Material World, 1985, No Ghost in the Machine, 1989, Enchanted Looms, 1998, Biophysics: An Introduction, 2002.
Fellow Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters, Institute Physics United Kingdom (chartered physicist).
Sailing, choral singing, chess, writing.
Married Vibeke Ejler Nielsen, February 7, 1959. Children: Marianne, Jennifer.