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Conversations on Human Nature

by Agustín Fuentes, Aku Visala ...

Recent empirical and philosophical research into the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens, the origins of the mind/brain, and the development of human culture has sparked heated debates about what it means to be human and how knowledge about humans from the sciences and humanities should be understood. Conversations on Human Nature, featuring 20 interviews with leading scholars in biology, ... Read more

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Recent empirical and philosophical research into the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens, the origins of the mind/brain, and the development of human culture has sparked heated debates about what it means to be human and how knowledge about humans from the sciences and humanities should be understood. Conversations on Human Nature, featuring 20 interviews with leading scholars in biology,
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The Study of Instinct

by Nikolaas Tinbergen ...

First published in 1951, The Study of Instinct is widely considered the foundational text of ethology, the study of natural behavior. Written to introduce the largely German literature of the early ethologists to an English-speaking audience, Tinbergen first describes the objectives, scope, and limitations of ethology, then goes on to describe the influence of external stimuli and internal factors ... Read more

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First published in 1951, The Study of Instinct is widely considered the foundational text of ethology, the study of natural behavior. Written to introduce the largely German literature of the early ethologists to an English-speaking audience, Tinbergen first describes the objectives, scope, and limitations of ethology, then goes on to describe the influence of external stimuli and internal factors
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Evolution and Human Uniqueness

by Kim Sterelny ...

It is widely agreed that the human evolutionary story is puzzling. As both individuals and in groups, we contrast with all other large animals in our numbers, geographical spread, ecological impact, dependence on technology, and cooperation. This contrast evolved very rapidly^—^in just a few million years. Most theories of this transition identify a key innovation: a crucial adaptive change that ... Read more

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It is widely agreed that the human evolutionary story is puzzling. As both individuals and in groups, we contrast with all other large animals in our numbers, geographical spread, ecological impact, dependence on technology, and cooperation. This contrast evolved very rapidly^—^in just a few million years. Most theories of this transition identify a key innovation: a crucial adaptive change that
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The Origins of Order

Self-Organization and Selection in Evolution

by Stuart A. Kauffman ...

Stuart Kauffman here presents a brilliant new paradigm for evolutionary biology, one that extends the basic concepts of Darwinian evolution to accommodate recent findings and perspectives from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. The book drives to the heart of the exciting debate on the origins of life and maintenance of order in complex biological systems. It focuses on the ... Read more

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Stuart Kauffman here presents a brilliant new paradigm for evolutionary biology, one that extends the basic concepts of Darwinian evolution to accommodate recent findings and perspectives from the fields of biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. The book drives to the heart of the exciting debate on the origins of life and maintenance of order in complex biological systems. It focuses on the
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Bullfighting and Evolution

by Jack Nelson ...

Bullfighting is more than a bloody spectacle. It must be seen in a context going back to pre-history, and extending into our distant future. Biology, ecology, economics, evolution,and more. Our own nature is tied to the picture. ... Read more

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Bullfighting is more than a bloody spectacle. It must be seen in a context going back to pre-history, and extending into our distant future. Biology, ecology, economics, evolution,and more. Our own nature is tied to the picture.
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The Piltdown Forgery

Fiftieth Anniversary edition, with a new Introduction and Afterword by Chris Stringer

by J. S. Weiner ...

On 21 November 1953, one of the most fascinating puzzles in science was finally solved. Three scientists--Joseph Weiner, Kenneth Oakley, and Wilfrid Le Gros Clark--described their investigations into the important fossilized human remains found at Piltdown in Sussex in the early 1900s. Their conclusion was stunning: the remains, and the accompanying materials that supposedly verified them as ... Read more

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On 21 November 1953, one of the most fascinating puzzles in science was finally solved. Three scientists--Joseph Weiner, Kenneth Oakley, and Wilfrid Le Gros Clark--described their investigations into the important fossilized human remains found at Piltdown in Sussex in the early 1900s. Their conclusion was stunning: the remains, and the accompanying materials that supposedly verified them as
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The Science of Love

by Robin Dunbar ...

A scientific exploration of some of humanity's most puzzling questions: What is love? Why do we fall in (and out) of love? And why would we have evolved to feel something so weird, with so many downsides?Whether you live for Valentine's Day or are the type to forget your wedding anniversary, love is, quite simply, part of being human. In The Science of Love, renowned evolutionary anthropologist ... Read more

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A scientific exploration of some of humanity's most puzzling questions: What is love? Why do we fall in (and out) of love? And why would we have evolved to feel something so weird, with so many downsides?Whether you live for Valentine's Day or are the type to forget your wedding anniversary, love is, quite simply, part of being human. In The Science of Love, renowned evolutionary anthropologist
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The Evolution of Human Sexuality

by Donald Symons ...

Author Donald Symonds examines the differences between men and women in sexual behavior and attitudes, concluding that these differences are innate and that it is impossible to achieve identical sexualities in males and females. A central theme of this book is that, with respect to sexuality, there is a female human nature and a male human nature, and these natures are extraordinarily different, ... Read more

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Author Donald Symonds examines the differences between men and women in sexual behavior and attitudes, concluding that these differences are innate and that it is impossible to achieve identical sexualities in males and females. A central theme of this book is that, with respect to sexuality, there is a female human nature and a male human nature, and these natures are extraordinarily different,
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Unsolved Problems in Ecology

Edited by David Tilman, Robert D. Holt, Andrew P. Dobson ...

Leading ecologists discuss some of the most compelling open questions in the field todayUnsolved Problems in Ecology brings together many of the world's leading ecologists to discuss the most fundamental research questions confronting the field today. This diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays spans virtually all of the key subfields of the discipline, from behavioral and evolutionary ... Read more

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Leading ecologists discuss some of the most compelling open questions in the field todayUnsolved Problems in Ecology brings together many of the world's leading ecologists to discuss the most fundamental research questions confronting the field today. This diverse and thought-provoking collection of essays spans virtually all of the key subfields of the discipline, from behavioral and evolutionary
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生殖系統改良的複製熊人「大逃亡」與演化藍圖—沙漠生物種特色的肉種子製造與排泄器官

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by 庫爾特‧施耐德 ...

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在未來時代，人類的生物科技實驗室培養出了一批生殖系統改良的複製「熊人」，此為複製熊與人類生出的後代雜交種。某一天科學家們開會決議在指定日子將這一批生殖系統改良的複製「熊人」撲殺，日期到了的這一天，這些複製熊人集體「大逃亡」，他們逃往沙漠地區。本文提出沙漠地區的複製「熊人」之演化藍圖，其演化出沙漠適應生物種的沙漠特色複製熊人。演化特色為增加肉種子製造與排泄器官。由「肉種子巢」製造出「肉種子」，肉種子通過「肉種子輸管」進入「肉種子果肉成型器官」。肉種子在「肉種子果肉成型器官」成長出肉體器官發育。當肉體器官發育至短軸直徑約2cm的橢圓形球體時，此時稱呼為「肉實」。肉實會刺激「肉實排泄器官」蠕動以排泄出肉實。排泄出來的肉實是放在植物上飼養，此時稱為「肉胞」。成長好的肉胞為直徑約40公分的半球體。「肉胞」提供複製熊人於沙漠地區之自給自足肉類食品供應來源。複製熊人大約每天排泄一顆肉實 ... Read more

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在未來時代，人類的生物科技實驗室培養出了一批生殖系統改良的複製「熊人」，此為複製熊與人類生出的後代雜交種。某一天科學家們開會決議在指定日子將這一批生殖系統改良的複製「熊人」撲殺，日期到了的這一天，這些複製熊人集體「大逃亡」，他們逃往沙漠地區。本文提出沙漠地區的複製「熊人」之演化藍圖，其演化出沙漠適應生物種的沙漠特色複製熊人。演化特色為增加肉種子製造與排泄器官。由「肉種子巢」製造出「肉種子」，肉種子通過「肉種子輸管」進入「肉種子果肉成型器官」。肉種子在「肉種子果肉成型器官」成長出肉體器官發育。當肉體器官發育至短軸直徑約2cm的橢圓形球體時，此時稱呼為「肉實」。肉實會刺激「肉實排泄器官」蠕動以排泄出肉實。排泄出來的肉實是放在植物上飼養，此時稱為「肉胞」。成長好的肉胞為直徑約40公分的半球體。「肉胞」提供複製熊人於沙漠地區之自給自足肉類食品供應來源。複製熊人大約每天排泄一顆肉實
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A Case for Theistic Evolution

A Zondervan Digital Short

by Howard J. Van Till ...

Derived from Three Views on Creation and Evolution, this digital short argues that Christians need not oppose evolution and that God in fact created the world through evolutionary processes. More specifically, Van Till proposes a position called fully gifted creation, which he defines as the understanding that God created the natural world with a built-in capacity to develop and evolve. With ... Read more

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Derived from Three Views on Creation and Evolution, this digital short argues that Christians need not oppose evolution and that God in fact created the world through evolutionary processes. More specifically, Van Till proposes a position called fully gifted creation, which he defines as the understanding that God created the natural world with a built-in capacity to develop and evolve. With
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The Biological Universe

Life in the Milky Way and Beyond

by Wallace Arthur ...

Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now, in the early 2020s, we are tantalizingly close to an answer. As this book shows, the answer will almost certainly be that life forms are to be found across the Milky Way and beyond. They will be thinly spread, to be sure ... Read more

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Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now, in the early 2020s, we are tantalizingly close to an answer. As this book shows, the answer will almost certainly be that life forms are to be found across the Milky Way and beyond. They will be thinly spread, to be sure
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The Origin of Darwinism

Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species

by James Randerson ...

On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'. His master-work laid down the theory of evolution by natural selection. In the century and half since publication, this theory has become firmly entwined with our instinctive view of how the planet's species came to be. It has also caused huge debates about the nature of its interpretation and its relationship to religious ... Read more

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On 24th November 1859, Charles Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'. His master-work laid down the theory of evolution by natural selection. In the century and half since publication, this theory has become firmly entwined with our instinctive view of how the planet's species came to be. It has also caused huge debates about the nature of its interpretation and its relationship to religious
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Evolutionary Biology - Concepts, Molecular and Morphological Evolution

Edited by Pierre Pontarotti ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille aim to bring together leading scientists, promoting an exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge and the formation of inter-group collaborations. This book presents the most representative contributions to the 13th meeting, which was held in September 2009. It comprises 21 chapters, which are organized into the following three categories: • ... Read more

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The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille aim to bring together leading scientists, promoting an exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge and the formation of inter-group collaborations. This book presents the most representative contributions to the 13th meeting, which was held in September 2009. It comprises 21 chapters, which are organized into the following three categories: •
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Nematode-Trapping Fungi

Edited by Ke-Qin Zhang, Kevin D. Hyde ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
These chapters provide up-to-date information on nematophagous fungi, particularly those of the Orbiliaceae in Ascomycota, whose asexual states produce nematode-trapping devices. The authors consider fungal-nematode interactions, fossil fungi, the biodiversity, ecology and geographical distribution of nematode-trapping fungi, and their potential use in biocontrol of nematodes, all in detail ... Read more

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These chapters provide up-to-date information on nematophagous fungi, particularly those of the Orbiliaceae in Ascomycota, whose asexual states produce nematode-trapping devices. The authors consider fungal-nematode interactions, fossil fungi, the biodiversity, ecology and geographical distribution of nematode-trapping fungi, and their potential use in biocontrol of nematodes, all in detail
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Guttural Pouches In Horses: Evolution, Function And Mycosis

by Dirk Bontes ...

There are unique organs in the head of the horse: guttural pouches. In this short article the mysteries of their evolution, function and the reason of their mycosis are explained for the first time. The two main chapters are the Introduction and the Discussion. In the Introduction the pertinent facts are presented by means of many quotes. The Discussion has the explanations. ... Read more

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There are unique organs in the head of the horse: guttural pouches. In this short article the mysteries of their evolution, function and the reason of their mycosis are explained for the first time. The two main chapters are the Introduction and the Discussion. In the Introduction the pertinent facts are presented by means of many quotes. The Discussion has the explanations.
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Levels of Organization in the Biological Sciences

Edited by Daniel S. Brooks, James DiFrisco, William C. Wimsatt ...

Series series Vienna Series in Theoretical Biology
Scientific philosophers examine the nature and significance of levels of organization, a core structural principle in the biological sciences.This volume examines the idea of levels of organization as a distinct object of investigation, considering its merits as a core organizational principle for the scientific image of the natural world. It approaches levels of organization--roughly, the idea ... Read more

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Scientific philosophers examine the nature and significance of levels of organization, a core structural principle in the biological sciences.This volume examines the idea of levels of organization as a distinct object of investigation, considering its merits as a core organizational principle for the scientific image of the natural world. It approaches levels of organization--roughly, the idea
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The Origin of Life and the Universe – 1st International Conference - Istanbul, August 2016

by Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya) ...

The conference on the Origin of Life and the Universe which scientists from the United States and Turkey participated as speakers along with academicians, researchers, students, businessmen and journalists from various countries organized by the Technics and Science Research Foundation under the auspices of its Honorary Chairman Mr. Adnan Oktar took place at Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel ... Read more

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The conference on the Origin of Life and the Universe which scientists from the United States and Turkey participated as speakers along with academicians, researchers, students, businessmen and journalists from various countries organized by the Technics and Science Research Foundation under the auspices of its Honorary Chairman Mr. Adnan Oktar took place at Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel
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The Origin of Human Races and the Antiquity of Man Deduced From the Theory of "Natural Selection"

by Alfred Russel Wallace ...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1864 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Origin of Human Races and the Antiquity of Man Deduced From the Theory of "Natural Selection"' is an essay on the development of humans and the evolutionary evidence for natural selection. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the ... Read more

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This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1864 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Origin of Human Races and the Antiquity of Man Deduced From the Theory of "Natural Selection"' is an essay on the development of humans and the evolutionary evidence for natural selection. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the
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Humanity in a Creative Universe

by Stuart A. Kauffman ...

In the hard sciences, which can often feel out of grasp for many lay readers, there are "great thinkers" who go far beyond the equations, formulas, and research. Minds such as Stephen Hawking philosophize about the functions and nature of the universe, the implications of our existence, and other impossibly fascinating, yet difficult questions. Stuart A. Kauffman is one of those great thinkers. He ... Read more

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In the hard sciences, which can often feel out of grasp for many lay readers, there are "great thinkers" who go far beyond the equations, formulas, and research. Minds such as Stephen Hawking philosophize about the functions and nature of the universe, the implications of our existence, and other impossibly fascinating, yet difficult questions. Stuart A. Kauffman is one of those great thinkers. He
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The Ancient Origins of Consciousness

How the Brain Created Experience

by Todd E. Feinberg, Jon M. Mallatt ...

How consciousness appeared much earlier in evolutionary history than is commonly assumed, and why all vertebrates and perhaps even some invertebrates are conscious.How is consciousness created? When did it first appear on Earth, and how did it evolve? What constitutes consciousness, and which animals can be said to be sentient? In this book, Todd Feinberg and Jon Mallatt draw on recent scientific ... Read more

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How consciousness appeared much earlier in evolutionary history than is commonly assumed, and why all vertebrates and perhaps even some invertebrates are conscious.How is consciousness created? When did it first appear on Earth, and how did it evolve? What constitutes consciousness, and which animals can be said to be sentient? In this book, Todd Feinberg and Jon Mallatt draw on recent scientific
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THEY CONNED YOU

EXPLOSIVE, UNDENIABLE SCIENTIFIC FACTS PROVING THE BIG BANG AND EVOLUTION IMPOSSIBLE

by Colin B Noble ...

This refreshing and enlightening book exposes the lies and deception used by the evolution movement as they create their own definition of science to suit their agenda through replacing long-established science protocols with flawed illogical theories, misleading claims, and endless unproven assumptions.Finally, in a relaxed easy to understand and logical presentation without confusing academic ... Read more

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This refreshing and enlightening book exposes the lies and deception used by the evolution movement as they create their own definition of science to suit their agenda through replacing long-established science protocols with flawed illogical theories, misleading claims, and endless unproven assumptions.Finally, in a relaxed easy to understand and logical presentation without confusing academic
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Do We Need Midwives?

by Michel Odent ...

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For Red Hot Blot to Blue Singing Whale

A look into thermodynamics and the evolution of species

by Bill Toulas ...

In this thought-provoking journey into the realms of scientific philosophy, the author seamlessly merges established scientific principles with engaging speculative ideas. Prompted by observations of misinterpretations of the second law of thermodynamics, especially in relation to evolution, the author endeavors to set the record straight. Highlighting our innate human need to understand our place ... Read more

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In this thought-provoking journey into the realms of scientific philosophy, the author seamlessly merges established scientific principles with engaging speculative ideas. Prompted by observations of misinterpretations of the second law of thermodynamics, especially in relation to evolution, the author endeavors to set the record straight. Highlighting our innate human need to understand our place
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