The Edge Of Evolution: The Search For The Limits Of Darwinism

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Book Title: EDGE of Evolution : the Search for the Limits of Darwinism

Item Length: 8.4in

Item Height: 1.1in

Item Width: 5.5in

Author: Michael J. Behe

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Topic: Life Sciences / Molecular Biology, Life Sciences / Biochemistry, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, General, Religion & Science

Publisher: Free Press

Publication Year: 2008

Genre: Religion, Science

Item Weight: 12.5 Oz

Number of Pages: 336 Pages