Name: The History of Life. A Very Short Introduction
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Author: Michael J. Benton
ISBN: 9780198950080

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The History of Life. A Very Short Introduction

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Author

Michael J. Benton

Collection

Very Short Introductions

Year

2026

Pages

160

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

17.40 x 11.10 cm

ISBN13

9780198950080

The History of Life. A Very Short Introduction

Michael J. Benton (Author) · Oxford University Press · Paperback

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Synopsis "The History of Life. A Very Short Introduction"

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.

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution of life on earth. Where did humans come from? Where did life come from? New fields of study, such as molecular biology and astrobiology, are shedding remarkable new light on the origin of life and the origin of sex.In this Very Short Introduction Michael J. Benton covers all the main fossil groups including dinosaurs, and the upheavals such as mass extinctions that have beset our planet and life on Earth. Benton highlights the key episodes in the evolution of life from its origin over some four billion years, to the 10 million or more species today. The book ends with a consideration of humans themselves, with our ability to modify the Earth in ways that no other species has ever done, and the consequences of that power.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.