Carroll, Sean B.

A series of fortunate events : chance and the making of the planet, life, and you / Sean B. Carroll. - 213 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 21 cm.

Includes notes, bibliographical references (pages 195-206) and index.

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.

"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." --

0691201757 9780691201757

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Chance.
Evolution (Biology)--History.
Life.
Life--Origin.

BD431 / .C377 2020