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A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth

An Author Talk with Henry Gee

Join us for a discussion with author and "Nature" senior editor, Henry Gee, on his new book which takes readers on an entertaining trip through the history of earth.

In A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, Henry Gee zips through the last 4.6 billion years with infectious enthusiasm and intellectual rigor. Drawing on the very latest scientific theories and writing in a clear, accessible style, he tells an enlightening tale of survival and persistence that illuminates the delicate balance within which life has always existed.

HENRY GEE is a senior editor at Nature, the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal, and the author of several books, including Jacob's Ladder, In Search of Deep Time, The Science of Middle-earth, and The Accidental Species. He has appeared on BBC television and radio and NPR's All Things Considered, and has written for The Guardian, The Times, and BBC Science Focus. He lives in Cromer, Norfolk, England, with his family and numerous pets.

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