A New History of Life: The Radical New Discoveries about the Origins and Evolution of Life on Earth
By Joe Kirschvink and Peter Ward
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In this revolutionary book, leading scientists Peter Ward and Joe Kirschvink rewrite the principal account of the history of life on Earth. They show not only how the rise of animals was delayed for billions of years, but also what it was that first forced fish out of the sea and onto the land.
Together, the two scientists explain how developments in the environment led to multiple Ice Ages before the emergence of dinosaurs and other giant animals, and what the true cause of these great beasts' eventual extinction was. Finally, charting the course of our own evolution, they explore whether this generation will see the end of the human species. A New History of Life proves not only that much of what we think we know should be unlearned, but also that the true history of life on Earth is much more surprising and wonderful than we could ever have imagined.
Joe Kirschvink
Joe Kirschvink is the Nico and Marilyn Van Wingen professor of geobiology at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. His pioneering work in earth science includes formulating and naming the "Snowball Earth" hypothesis. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Geophysical Union, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He lives in Pasadena, California.
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