| Edition |
1st American ed. |
| Description |
344 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-326) and index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
The origin of life -- DNA -- Photosynthesis -- The complex cell -- Sex -- Movement -- Sight -- Hot blood -- Consciousness -- Death. |
| Subject |
Evolution (Biology)
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Molecular evolution.
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| ISBN |
9780393065961 (hardcover) |
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0393065960 (hardcover) |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 12875835 |
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QBX a 09005046 |
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