Résumé :
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Gaia, the largest entity in the nested system of life on earth, is surely not an organism, but it nevertheless shows a kind of physiology with fascinating internal dynamics. This tatement implis physiologic functions, chemical cycles, even feedback loops that have some role in long-term stability. What are these functions, how do we know they exist, and how do we learn about them ? This groundbreaking work is sure to intrigue adherents and skeptics alike, as well as anyone who is curious about our living planet.
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