Life Story
From Cells to Civilisations and Beyond
$56.75
- Hardcover
544 pages
- Release Date
27 September 2026
Summary
A panoramic history of life, revealing the forces that have shaped our world - and could reshape it again.
What if life on Earth evolved not once - but twice? And what if we’re now facing a third phase of evolution?
Life on Earth has evolved not once, but twice. First as organic life - from single cells to the astonishing diversity of the natural world. Then as human culture - from hunter-gatherers to cities, empires and global civilisations.
In this sweeping and origi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781911717164 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1911717162 |
| Author: | Jonathan Loh |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Fern Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 544 |
| Release Date: | 27 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 792g |
| Dimensions: | 47mm x 164mm x 244mm |
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Critics Review
A chronology of being human and what that means, with some surprising, chilling but nevertheless credible thoughts on our AI future and beyond. Beautifully written and accessible, it’s a guide to what we were, what we are and what we might come to be – Lorna Gibb, author of RARE TONGUES
Life on Earth is entering a new dawn. But how did we get here, and where do we go next? Jonathan Loh paints the big picture. Profound and timely * Tony Juniper *
Jonathan Loh
DR JONATHAN LOH is an independent scientist and consultant who originally trained in biology, environmental science, and anthropology. He advises organizations such as the UN Environment Programme and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) on the conservation of biological and cultural diversity. He was the founding editor of WWF’s biennial Living Planet Report and is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Sussex.
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