Major events in the history of life / edited by J. William Schopf.

Other author Schopf, J. William, 1941-
Other author University of California, Los Angeles. IGPP Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©1992.
Descriptionxv, 190 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents The prebiotic synthesis of organic compounds as a step toward the origin of life / Stanley L. Miller -- The oldest fossils and what they mean / J. William Schopf -- Evolution of the earliest animals / Bruce Runnegar -- Origin and evolution of the earliest land plants / John B. Richardson -- A history of vertebrate successes / John H. Ostrom -- Major events in the history of mankind / Phillip V. Tobias.
Local noteLittle-347679--305131053803W
General noteProceedings from a symposium convened by the IGPP Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life at the University of California, Los Angeles, held January 11, 1991.
General note"A contribution of the IGPP Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life (CSEOL), University of California, Los Angeles"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 91036263
ISBN0867202688
ISBN9780867202687

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks QH359 .M35 1992 ✔ Available Place Hold