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The Crucible Of Creation: The Burgess Shale And The Rise Of Animals Simon Conway Morris
Publication details: Oxford Oup Oxford 1999Edition: revised edDescription: 272 pagesISBN:- 9780192862020
- 562.09711 MOR
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Books | Anna Centenary Library 5TH FLOOR, A WING | 562.09711 MOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 198526 |
Located in the west of Canada, the Burgess Shale contains a unique collection of fossil remains, and has become an icon for those studying the history of life. This remarkable book takes us on a fresh journey back in time through the Burgess Shale and its astonishing collection of pre-Cambrian creatures. In an entertaining and readable style, Simon Conway Morris paints a vivid picture of the critical period which saw the diversification of all the major animal groups, and takes a controversial stance on current evolutionary theories that is sure to provoke much interest and debate.
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