Bibliograph

A series of fortunate events, chance and the making of the planet, life, and you, Sean B. Carroll

Type

Label

A series of fortunate events, chance and the making of the planet, life, and you, Sean B. Carroll

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-206) and index

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chartsphotographsillustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A series of fortunate events

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Sean B. Carroll

Sub title

chance and the making of the planet, life, and you

Summary

"From acclaimed writer and biologist Sean B. Carroll, a rollicking, awe-inspiring story of the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world." --, Book jacket

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the trouble with chance -- Stuff happens. The mother of all accidents ; An ornery beast -- A world of mistakes. Good heavens what animal can suck it? ; Randum ; Beautiful mistakes -- 23 and you. The accident of all mothers ; A series of unfortunate events -- Afterword: a conversation about chance

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