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- Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
- ISBN: 0198607830
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100830844
- Release Date: March 26, 2004
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #74291 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #1690 in Science (See Top 100 Science Bestsellers)
- #27 in Earth Sciences - General (See Top 100 Earth Sciences - General Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionAnnotationIn Oxygen, Nick Lane takes the reader on an enthralling journey as he unravels the unexpected ways in which oxygen spurred the evolution of life and death. He shows how oxygen underpins the origin of biological complexity, the birth of photosynthesis, the sudden evolution of animals, the need for two sexes, the accelerated aging of cloned animals like Dolly the sheep, and the surprisingly long lives of bats and birds. Drawing on this grand evolutionary canvas, Oxygen offers fresh perspectives on our own lives and deaths, explaining modern killer diseases, why we age, and what we can do about it. Advancing revelatory new ideas, following chains of evidence, the book ranges through many disciplines, from environmental sciences to molecular medicine. The result is a captivating vision of contemporary science and a humane synthesis of our place in nature. This remarkable book will redefine the way we think about the world. If You Enjoy "Oxygen (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Oxygen (Paperback)" by Nick Lane (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Earth Sciences - General Bestsellers
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