Complexity: The Evolution of Earth's Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity
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William C. Burger., & William C. Burger|AUTHOR. (2016). Complexity: The Evolution of Earth's Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity . Prometheus.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William C. Burger and William C. Burger|AUTHOR. 2016. Complexity: The Evolution of Earth's Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity. Prometheus.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William C. Burger and William C. Burger|AUTHOR. Complexity: The Evolution of Earth's Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity Prometheus, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)William C. Burger, and William C. Burger|AUTHOR. Complexity: The Evolution of Earth's Biodiversity and the Future of Humanity Prometheus, 2016.
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Full title | complexity the evolution of earths biodiversity and the future of humanity |
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