Life ascending : the ten great inventions of evolution
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Published
New York, NY : W.W. Norton, 2010, ©2009.
Format
Book
Edition
1st Norton paperback ed.
Status
Sequim - Nonfiction (Adult)
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Published
New York, NY : W.W. Norton, 2010, ©2009.
Edition
1st Norton paperback ed.
Physical Desc
344 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: 2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-326) and index.
Description
Nick Lane expertly reconstructs the history of life by describing the ten greatest inventions of evolution (including DNA, photosynthesis, sex, and sight), based on their historical impact, role in organisms today, and relevance to current controversies.