Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of EvolutionLane expertly reconstructs the history of life by describing the ten greatest inventions of evolution based on their historical impact, role in organisms today, and relevance to current controversies. |
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User Review - MarkBeronte - LibraryThingWhere 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 ... Read full review
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User Review - Rozella - LibraryThingI am very impressed with this book. Nick Lane has taken what he calls "ten great inventions of evolution" and given some well argued narratives of how it all happened. Shows some of the interesting ... Read full review
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