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The fragile species

by Lewis Thomas

Science & NatureNon-Fiction

1992

Digital version of the book of the same title. Features a collection of essays examining topics such as the limitations of medicine, the birth of language, the process of aging, and the threat of nuclear annihilation. Offers search capability, notes option, and bookmark feature.

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