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Life Ascending - by Nick Lane (Paperback)

Life Ascending - by  Nick Lane (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Lane 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Excellent and imaginative and, similar to life itself, the book is full of surprises.-- "Nature"<br><br>Lane lays out processes of dizzying complexity in smooth, nimble prose.-- "Kirkus Reviews"<br><br>The emergence of life itself remains obscure. But as Lane shows with clarity and vigor, fascinating studies on the subject abound.-- "The New York Times"<br><br>If Charles Darwin sprang from his grave, I would give him this fine book to bring him up to speed.--Matt Ridley, author of The Red Queen<br>

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