Description |
344 pages ; 20 cm |
Contents |
The Origin of life -- DNA -- Photosynthesis -- The complex cell -- Sex -- Movement -- Sight -- Hot blood -- Consciousness -- Death |
Summary |
A gripping and lucid account of ingenuity of nature and a book which is essential reading for anyone who has ever questioned the science bhind the glories of everyday life |
Notes |
Originally published: 2009 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-326) and index |
Notes |
Royal Society Prize for Science Books, winner 2010 |
Subject |
Evolution (Biology)
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Molecular evolution.
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ISBN |
1861978189 (paperback) |
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9781861978189 (paperback) |
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