“Original and awe-inspiring . . . an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.”―New Scientist Where does DNA come from? What is consciousness? How did the eye evolve? Drawing on a treasure trove of new scientific knowledge, Nick Lane expertly reconstructs evolution’s history by describing its ten greatest inventions―from sex and warmth to death―resulting in a stunning account of nature’s ingenuity. 20 figures
Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
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Author: Lane, Nick
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780393338669
Details:
Author: Lane, Nick
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 352
Release Date: 14-06-2010
Part Number: 0393338665_used
Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.0 inches Languages: English