Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

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ISBN-10:

0393338665

ISBN-13:

9780393338669

Author(s): LANE, NICK
Edition: Reprint
Released: Jun 14, 2010
Format: Paperback, 352 pages
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Description:

“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

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