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| Genre/Form: | Popular works |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Government publication, State or province government publication, Internet resource |
| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
William F Loomis |
| ISBN: | 9780520253575 0520253574 |
| OCLC Number: | 152580902 |
| Description: | xvii, 247 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
| Contents: | List of illustrations -- Preface -- 1. The value of life -- 2. Human potential -- 3. Engineered life -- 4. Genomic information -- 5. Sociobiology -- 6. Consciousness -- 7. Selfishness and cooperativity -- 8. The origin of life and evolution of man -- 9. Sustainable life -- Epilogue : Wonderful life -- References -- Index. |
| Responsibility: | William F. Loomis. |
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"[A] highly provocative book... Loomis is a careful and clear guide to the historical, social and political aspects of biology, making this overview both thorough and daring."--Publishers Weekly "Fascinating."--Nature "Wide-ranging, easily accessible and thought-provoking... This profound and beautifully explained celebration of life deserves wide readership."--New Scientist Read more...
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