The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge
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Matt Ridley., & Matt Ridley|AUTHOR. (2015). The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge . HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matt Ridley and Matt Ridley|AUTHOR. 2015. The Evolution of Everything: How New Ideas Emerge. HarperCollins Publishers.
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