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In this incisive book, a distinguished geneticist has succeeded in relating the extraordinary biological discoveries of the last two decades to the basic questions about the origin and evolution of life on earth. The \"molecular revolution\" in biology--culminating in the discovery of the relations of the giant molecules of living matter--the operation of the genetic code, and the relational order in the biological world are all considered.
Originally published in 1969.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of The Basis of Progressive Evolution
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807810965
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807840382
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469622859
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890878359
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In this incisive book, a distinguished geneticist has succeeded in relating the extraordinary biological discoveries of the last two decades to the basic questions about the origin and evolution of life on earth. The \"molecular revolution\" in biology--culminating in the discovery of the relations of the giant molecules of living matter--the operation of the genetic code, and the relational order in the biological world are all considered.
Originally published in 1969.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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What is The Basis of Progressive Evolution about?
In this incisive book, a distinguished geneticist has succeeded in relating the extraordinary biological discoveries of the last two decades to the basic questions about the origin and evolution of life on earth. The \"molecular revolution\" in biology--culminating in the discovery of the relations of the giant molecules of living matter--the operation of the genetic code, and the relational order in the biological world are all considered.
Originally published in 1969.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Basis of Progressive Evolution?
Mathematics and Science > Science: general issues
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How long is The Basis of Progressive Evolution and how many pages does it have?
The Basis of Progressive Evolution has 166 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Basis of Progressive Evolution?
G. Ledyard Stebbins
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The Basis of Progressive Evolution is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807810965) and paperback(ISBN 9780807840382) and ebook(ISBN 9781469622859) and pdf(ISBN 9798890878359)
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