The History of Life: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0199226326
- ISBN-13
- 9780199226320
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 170
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-11-27
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- Michael J. Benton
Description
This Very Short Introduction presents a succinct and accessible guide to the key episodes in the story of life on earth - from the very origins of life four million years ago to the extraordinary diversity of species around the globe today.
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