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 Info | Boston : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, ©1992. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Little-347679--305131053803W |
| General note | Proceedings 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 91036263 |
| ISBN | 0867202688 |
| ISBN | 9780867202687 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH359 .M35 1992 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |