The Medea Hypothesis

Is Life on Earth Ultimately Self-Destructive?

By:

Peter Ward

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Science Essentials

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In The Medea Hypothesis, renowned paleontologist Peter Ward proposes a revolutionary and provocative vision of life's relationship with the Earth's biosphere--one that has frightening implications for our future, yet also offers hope. Using the latest discoveries from the geological record, he argues that life might be its own worst enemy. This sta

Author Biography:

Peter Ward's many books include the highly acclaimed Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe and Under a Green Sky (Collins). He is professor of biology and Earth and space sciences at the University of Washington, and an astrobiologist with NASA.

Release date NZ

March 1st, 2015

Author

Peter Ward

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

11 line illus. 2 tables.

Pages

208

Series

Science Essentials

Dimensions

152x229x13

ISBN-13

9780691165806

Product ID

22964594

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