| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
344 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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 |
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