Death on earth: adventures in evolution and mortality
(Book)
Author:
Published:
London ; New York : Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.
Physical Desc:
288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Status:
Description
Explores the never-ending cycle of death and its impact on the living, including the latest scientific discoveries, characteristics of animals with longevity, and cultural taboos.
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Rancho Cordova
576.8 H899 2016
Due Apr 18, 2024
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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781472915078, 1472915070, 9781472915085, 1472915089
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
Explores the never-ending cycle of death and its impact on the living, including the latest scientific discoveries, characteristics of animals with longevity, and cultural taboos.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Howard, J. (2016). Death on earth: adventures in evolution and mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Howard, Jules. 2016. Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Howard, Jules, Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.
MLA Citation (style guide)Howard, Jules. Death On Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality. London ; New York, Bloomsbury Sigma, 2016.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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