The Vital Question

Why is life the way it is?

(Author) Nick Lane
Format: Paperback
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A game-changing book on the origins of life, called the most important scientific discovery 'since the Copernican revolution' in The Observer.

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Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781781250372
Publish year:
2016
Publish date:
Jan. 1, 2016

Nick Lane

Nick Lane is a British writer and scientist known for his groundbreaking book "Life Ascending: The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution." His clear and engaging writing style explores complex scientific concepts in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Lane's work has significantly contributed to our understanding of the origins and evolution of life.

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