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“Original and awe-inspiring . . . an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.”—New Scientist

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"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
"Excellent and imaginative and, similar to life itself, the book is full of surprises." -- Nature
"Lane lays out processes of dizzying complexity in smooth, nimble prose." -- Kirkus Reviews
"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

Life Ascending

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      Publisher: WW Norton & Co
      Publication Date: 23/07/2010
      ISBN13: 9780393338669, 978-0393338669
      ISBN10: 0393338665
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      “Original and awe-inspiring . . . an exhilarating tour of some of the most profound and important ideas in biology.”—New Scientist

      Trade Review
      "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
      "Excellent and imaginative and, similar to life itself, the book is full of surprises." -- Nature
      "Lane lays out processes of dizzying complexity in smooth, nimble prose." -- Kirkus Reviews
      "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

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