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Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution

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“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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W. W. Norton & Company
Height
21.1 cm
Length
14 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Weight
0.62 kg
Release date
14 June 2010
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