The Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth: An Annotated Bibliography
- ISBN-10
- 0893566837
- ISBN-13
- 9780893566838
- Pages
- 235
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1992
- Publisher
- Salem Press
- Author
- David W. Hollar
Description
Covers the major works from the late 1800s to the present. Aimed at anyone interested in the subject, regardless of whether the reader is a layperson, a high school or college student, or a research scientist.
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