History of Life

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Palaeontology
Cover of the book History of Life by Richard Cowen, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Cowen ISBN: 9781118510933
Publisher: Wiley Publication: January 22, 2013
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Richard Cowen
ISBN: 9781118510933
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: January 22, 2013
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

This text is designed for students and anyone else with an interest in the history of life on our planet. The author describes the biological evolution of Earth’s organisms, and reconstructs their adaptations to the life they led, and the ecology and environment in which they functioned. On the grand scale, Earth is a constantly changing planet, continually presenting organisms with challenges. Changing geography, climate, atmosphere, oceanic and land environments set a stage in which organisms interact with their environments and one another, with evolutionary change an inevitable result. The organisms themselves in turn can change global environments: oxygen in our atmosphere is all produced by photosynthesis, for example. The interplay between a changing Earth and its evolving organisms is the underlying theme of the book.

The book has a dedicated website which explores additional enriching information and discussion, and provides or points to the art for the book and many other images useful for teaching. See: www.wiley.com/go/cowen/historyoflife.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This text is designed for students and anyone else with an interest in the history of life on our planet. The author describes the biological evolution of Earth’s organisms, and reconstructs their adaptations to the life they led, and the ecology and environment in which they functioned. On the grand scale, Earth is a constantly changing planet, continually presenting organisms with challenges. Changing geography, climate, atmosphere, oceanic and land environments set a stage in which organisms interact with their environments and one another, with evolutionary change an inevitable result. The organisms themselves in turn can change global environments: oxygen in our atmosphere is all produced by photosynthesis, for example. The interplay between a changing Earth and its evolving organisms is the underlying theme of the book.

The book has a dedicated website which explores additional enriching information and discussion, and provides or points to the art for the book and many other images useful for teaching. See: www.wiley.com/go/cowen/historyoflife.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book Ex Captivitate Salus by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Nanostructured Polymer Membranes, Volume 2 by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book A Short History of Migration by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Fashion For Dummies by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Startup Leadership by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Marketing Performance by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Community-Based Health Interventions by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Analysis of Financial Statements by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Geological History of Britain and Ireland by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Volume 3 by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book The Food Industry Innovation School by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Derrida by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Construction Project Safety by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology by Richard Cowen
Cover of the book Stealth Communications by Richard Cowen
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy