TY - BOOK AU - Carroll,Sean B. TI - A series of fortunate events: chance and the making of the planet, life, and you SN - 0691201757 AV - BD431 .C377 2020 PY - 2020///] CY - Princeton PB - Princeton University Press KW - Chance KW - Evolution (Biology) KW - History KW - Life KW - Origin N1 - 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 N2 - "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." -- ER -