《What on Earth Evolved?》是Bloomsbury USA出版的圖書，作者是Christopher Lloyd
基本介紹
- ISBN：9781596916548
- 作者：Christopher Lloyd
- 出版社：Bloomsbury USA
- 出版時間：2009年11月10日
- 頁數：415
- 定價：USD 45.00
- 裝幀：Hardcover
內容簡介
Published on the 150th anniversary of "On the Origin of Species," an erudite, original, and lavishly illustrated guide to the most important species in the history of the planet. In our planet's highly competitive history, a few species have been conspicuously successful. Humankind, for one, but also ants, potatoes, tulips, and sheep. Within the stories of these influential spe...(展開全部) Published on the 150th anniversary of "On the Origin of Species," an erudite, original, and lavishly illustrated guide to the most important species in the history of the planet. In our planet's highly competitive history, a few species have been conspicuously successful. Humankind, for one, but also ants, potatoes, tulips, and sheep. Within the stories of these influential species lies the story of life on earth. In this expansive, articulate, and insightful book, C hristopher Lloyd explores the two eras that have defined the planet--Before Man and After Man. T he former was a time of strange creatures and loose bits of genetic code, the latter a sprawling period of invention and cosmic transformation. With remarkable eloquence, Lloyd takes us through both eras, weaving in capsule biographies of the most successful species. All in all, it's a kind of who's who of biology, as well as an innovative picture of the planet's history. Not only a celebration of Darwin's legacy but also a timely reexamination of the evolution of life, "What on Earth Evolved? "is a testament to the lasting influence of a few crucible moments in history--and a reminder that the legacy of humankind is still yet be determined.
