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Aims to explain the most dramatic event in the history of life - the Cambrian Explosion, or 'Big Bang' of evolution. Andrew Parker, a Research Fellow at Oxford University, explores the cause, and describes the point at which animals, with eyes open for literally the first time, began hunting each other.
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Parker's book is sub-titled The Cause of the Most Dramatic Event in the History of Life. The 'event' referred to is the so-called Cambrian Explosion - the point at which 'all the major animal groups evolved hard parts and became distinct shapes'. How and why did this happen? The author is a specialist in the field, and his research has led him to formulate a version of the 'Light Switch' theory in answer to this big question. But he's also a good synthesizer and explainer of all the relevant history, background and theory. The book ranges across - and connects up - a variety of scientific disciplines, theories and fields of research in a highly readable and intriguing fashion
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Early praise for IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE:
'Andrew Parker assembles his intriguing argument like a meticulous zoological barrister -- in the same manner as Charles Darwin'
MATT RIDLEY
'One of those rare books that is both a contribution to science and a popularisation of science. I enjoyed both the amazing new theory about the biggest event in history, and the colourful account of the creatures themselves'
MARK RIDLEY
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In the Blink of an Eye: The Cause of the Most Dramatic Event in the History of Life
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Simon and Schuster, London, England, 2003
ISBN 10: 0743239881
ISBN 13: 9780743239882
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Softcover, first edition, 498gms, 316 pages. This book explores the 'big bang' of evolution known as the Cambrian Explosion and the theory behind it that is largely centred around the evolution of the eye. Book is in very good condition with only minor general wear and tear and very mild page discolouration, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Seller Inventory # 001201