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Now in a new format, this is a brilliant debut by a wonderful popular science writer. James Woodford, the Sydney Morning Herald's award-winning science writer, has written an enthralling detective story about evolution and natural history, the freak survival of a species that offers a window into an ecosystem 100 million years old.The Wollemi Pine is the story of this discovery, and of the tree that became an overnight celebrity. Woodford's fascinating account is a detective story, a scientific mystery, and a timely reminder of the importance of maintaining biological diversity on our planet.Discovery of the Wollemi pine has revealed new sources of anti-cancer chemicals, and other micro-organisms with important medical applications.

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Author:   James Woodford
Publisher:   Text Publishing
Imprint:   The Text Publishing Company
Edition:   Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 19.90cm
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9781920885489

ISBN 10:   192088548
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   24 October 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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