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Making Faces

The Evolutionary Origins of the Human Face

by Adam S. Wilkins ...

Humans possess the most expressive faces in the animal kingdom. Adam Wilkins presents evidence ranging from the fossil record to recent findings of genetics, molecular biology, and developmental biology to reconstruct the fascinating story of how the human face evolved. Beginning with the first vertebrate faces half a billion years ago and continuing to dramatic changes among our recent human ... Read more

$42.69 USD

Humans possess the most expressive faces in the animal kingdom. Adam Wilkins presents evidence ranging from the fossil record to recent findings of genetics, molecular biology, and developmental biology to reconstruct the fascinating story of how the human face evolved. Beginning with the first vertebrate faces half a billion years ago and continuing to dramatic changes among our recent human
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History Within

The Science, Culture, and Politics of Bones, Organisms, and Molecules

by Marianne Sommer ...

Personal genomics services such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com now offer what once was science fiction: the ability to sequence and analyze an individual’s entire genetic code—promising, in some cases, facts about that individual’s ancestry that may have remained otherwise lost. Such services draw on and contribute to the science of human population genetics that attempts to reconstruct the history ... Read more

$38.89 USD

Personal genomics services such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com now offer what once was science fiction: the ability to sequence and analyze an individual’s entire genetic code—promising, in some cases, facts about that individual’s ancestry that may have remained otherwise lost. Such services draw on and contribute to the science of human population genetics that attempts to reconstruct the history
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The Biological Mind

A Philosophical Introduction

by Justin Garson ...

For some, biology explains all there is to know about the mind. Yet many big questions remain: Is the mind shaped by genes or the environment? If mental traits are the result of adaptations built up over thousands of years, as evolutionary psychologists claim, how can such claims be tested? If the mind is a machine, as biologists argue, how does it allow for something as complex as human thought ... Read more

$57.99 USD

For some, biology explains all there is to know about the mind. Yet many big questions remain: Is the mind shaped by genes or the environment? If mental traits are the result of adaptations built up over thousands of years, as evolutionary psychologists claim, how can such claims be tested? If the mind is a machine, as biologists argue, how does it allow for something as complex as human thought
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Evolution's Complexity Problem: See How Evolution Falls Apart At Its Beginning

by Steven Sabatino ...

This is a must-read before you debate an Evolutionist!Have you ever wanted to talk about Evolution but didn't know where to begin? Or, maybe you've already had numerous discussions and felt you should know more about the subject. In this important book, the author provides the reader with powerful information which reveals the inherent weakness in the Evolutionary worldview.This book focuses on ... Read more

$4.99 USD

This is a must-read before you debate an Evolutionist!Have you ever wanted to talk about Evolution but didn't know where to begin? Or, maybe you've already had numerous discussions and felt you should know more about the subject. In this important book, the author provides the reader with powerful information which reveals the inherent weakness in the Evolutionary worldview.This book focuses on
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Antropológica Mente

Bitácora de un paleoneurólgo

by Emiliano Bruner ...

Series series Shackleton Books
Una genial antología de los mejores artículos para Investigación y ciencia del gran experto en antropología y evolución cerebral, Emiliano Bruner.A Emiliano Bruner se le conoce también como el "investigador de las mentes extintas", ya que es uno de los mayores expertos mundiales en paleoneurobiología. A su interés por el cerebro de nuestros antepasados, al que ha dedicado los últimos 17 años desde ... Read more

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Una genial antología de los mejores artículos para Investigación y ciencia del gran experto en antropología y evolución cerebral, Emiliano Bruner.A Emiliano Bruner se le conoce también como el "investigador de las mentes extintas", ya que es uno de los mayores expertos mundiales en paleoneurobiología. A su interés por el cerebro de nuestros antepasados, al que ha dedicado los últimos 17 años desde
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The Symbolic Species Evolved

Edited by Theresa Schilhab, Frederik Stjernfelt, Terrence Deacon ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This anthology is a compilation of the best contributions from Symbolic Species Conferences I, II (which took place in 2006, 2007).In 1997 the American anthropologist Terrence Deacon published The Symbolic Species: The Coevolution of Language and the Brain. The book is widely considered a seminal work in the subject of evolutionary cognition. However, Deacons book was the first step – further ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This anthology is a compilation of the best contributions from Symbolic Species Conferences I, II (which took place in 2006, 2007).In 1997 the American anthropologist Terrence Deacon published The Symbolic Species: The Coevolution of Language and the Brain. The book is widely considered a seminal work in the subject of evolutionary cognition. However, Deacons book was the first step – further
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Evolution in the Here and Now

How Adaptation and Social Learning Explain Humanity

by Nigel Barber ...

This book argues that the two most influential theories on modern human behavior, cultural determinism and evolutionary psychology, are quite inadequate. Cultural deterministic theories deny personal experience and too often fall prey to anthropocentric bias. Most evolutionary psychologists argue that humans are shaped to fit our ancestral past, effectively freezing us in time. Evolution in the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

This book argues that the two most influential theories on modern human behavior, cultural determinism and evolutionary psychology, are quite inadequate. Cultural deterministic theories deny personal experience and too often fall prey to anthropocentric bias. Most evolutionary psychologists argue that humans are shaped to fit our ancestral past, effectively freezing us in time. Evolution in the
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Tutti i mondi possibili

Un'avventura nella grande biblioteca dell'evoluzione

by Telmo Pievani ...

Nel 1976, una giovane studentessa di Ingegneria di Princeton è a Madrid in vacanza. Legge “La biblioteca di Babele” di Jorge Luis Borges e ha un’illuminazione. Immagina quegli scaffali sterminati e si immedesima nel destino del bibliotecario che si aggira disperato alla ricerca del libro dei libri, quello che contiene le risposte ai misteri fondamentali della vita. Prima di lei, John Maynard Smith ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Nel 1976, una giovane studentessa di Ingegneria di Princeton è a Madrid in vacanza. Legge “La biblioteca di Babele” di Jorge Luis Borges e ha un’illuminazione. Immagina quegli scaffali sterminati e si immedesima nel destino del bibliotecario che si aggira disperato alla ricerca del libro dei libri, quello che contiene le risposte ai misteri fondamentali della vita. Prima di lei, John Maynard Smith
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The Altruism Equation

Seven Scientists Search for the Origins of Goodness

by Lee Alan Dugatkin ...

In a world supposedly governed by ruthless survival of the fittest, why do we see acts of goodness in both animals and humans? This problem plagued Charles Darwin in the 1850s as he developed his theory of evolution through natural selection. Indeed, Darwin worried that the goodness he observed in nature could be the Achilles heel of his theory. Ever since then, scientists and other thinkers have ... Read more

$23.09 USD

In a world supposedly governed by ruthless survival of the fittest, why do we see acts of goodness in both animals and humans? This problem plagued Charles Darwin in the 1850s as he developed his theory of evolution through natural selection. Indeed, Darwin worried that the goodness he observed in nature could be the Achilles heel of his theory. Ever since then, scientists and other thinkers have
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Cooperation and Its Evolution

Edited by Kim Sterelny, Richard Joyce, Brett Calcott, Ben Fraser ...

Series series Life and Mind: Philosophical Issues in Biology and Psychology
Essays from a range of disciplinary perspectives show the central role that cooperation plays in structuring our world.This collection reports on the latest research on an increasingly pivotal issue for evolutionary biology: cooperation. The chapters are written from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and utilize research tools that range from empirical survey to conceptual modeling, ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Essays from a range of disciplinary perspectives show the central role that cooperation plays in structuring our world.This collection reports on the latest research on an increasingly pivotal issue for evolutionary biology: cooperation. The chapters are written from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and utilize research tools that range from empirical survey to conceptual modeling,
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Evolution and Speciation in Protozoa

by T.J. Pandian ...

The polyphyletic Protozoa have explored the possibility of performing almost all metazoan functions with a few subcellular organelles. Their unicellularity and structural simplicity have (i) limited diversity to 32,950 species, (ii) restricted spatial distribution to aquatic habitats (94%, against 15% in Metazoa), (iii) demonstrated the ubiquitous dominance of clonality, (iv) reduced sexualization ... Read more

$76.99 USD

The polyphyletic Protozoa have explored the possibility of performing almost all metazoan functions with a few subcellular organelles. Their unicellularity and structural simplicity have (i) limited diversity to 32,950 species, (ii) restricted spatial distribution to aquatic habitats (94%, against 15% in Metazoa), (iii) demonstrated the ubiquitous dominance of clonality, (iv) reduced sexualization
... Read more
The Trouble with Nature

Sex in Science and Popular Culture

by Roger N. Lancaster ...

Roger N. Lancaster provides the definitive rebuttal of evolutionary just-so stories about men, women, and the nature of desire in this spirited exposé of the heterosexual fables that pervade popular culture, from prime-time sitcoms to scientific theories about the so-called gay gene. Lancaster links the recent resurgence of biological explanations for gender norms, sexual desires, and human nature ... Read more

$33.29 USD

Roger N. Lancaster provides the definitive rebuttal of evolutionary just-so stories about men, women, and the nature of desire in this spirited exposé of the heterosexual fables that pervade popular culture, from prime-time sitcoms to scientific theories about the so-called gay gene. Lancaster links the recent resurgence of biological explanations for gender norms, sexual desires, and human nature
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The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms

by Charles Darwin ...

Charles Darwin was an English scientist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and his belief in natural selection. Darwin’s writings remain popular and influential in science today. This edition of The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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Charles Darwin was an English scientist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and his belief in natural selection. Darwin’s writings remain popular and influential in science today. This edition of The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms includes a table of contents.
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Human Evolution beyond Biology and Culture

Evolutionary Social, Environmental and Policy Sciences

by Jeroen C. J. M. van den Bergh ...

Both natural and cultural selection played an important role in shaping human evolution. Since cultural change can itself be regarded as evolutionary, a process of gene-culture coevolution is operative. The study of human evolution - in past, present and future - is therefore not restricted to biology. An inclusive comprehension of human evolution relies on integrating insights about cultural, ... Read more

$62.39 USD

Both natural and cultural selection played an important role in shaping human evolution. Since cultural change can itself be regarded as evolutionary, a process of gene-culture coevolution is operative. The study of human evolution - in past, present and future - is therefore not restricted to biology. An inclusive comprehension of human evolution relies on integrating insights about cultural,
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ASTRONOMY & NATURAL HISTORY CONNECTIONS:

FROM DARWIN TO EINSTEIN

by Barry Boyce ...

NEW BOOK TIES ASTRONOMY TO NATURAL HISTORY – TEACHES BOTH The Baryon Press announces the release of a new science title that is a combined, in-depth astronomy/ natural history course. Astronomy & Natural History Connections: From Darwin to Einstein, written by Barry Boyce, is essential reading for the ever-curious in both sciences; the information ranges from entertaining yet thorough discussions ... Read more

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NEW BOOK TIES ASTRONOMY TO NATURAL HISTORY – TEACHES BOTH The Baryon Press announces the release of a new science title that is a combined, in-depth astronomy/ natural history course. Astronomy & Natural History Connections: From Darwin to Einstein, written by Barry Boyce, is essential reading for the ever-curious in both sciences; the information ranges from entertaining yet thorough discussions
... Read more
Amaranthus: A Promising Crop of Future

by Saubhik Das ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book serves the larger community of plant researchers working on the taxonomy, species delimitation, phylogeny, and biogeography of pseudo-cereals, with a special emphasis on amaranths. It also provides extensive information on the nutritive value of underutilized pseudo-cereals, the goal being to broaden the vegetable list.Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book serves the larger community of plant researchers working on the taxonomy, species delimitation, phylogeny, and biogeography of pseudo-cereals, with a special emphasis on amaranths. It also provides extensive information on the nutritive value of underutilized pseudo-cereals, the goal being to broaden the vegetable list.Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial
... Read more
Memórias sobre a influência dos descobrimentos portugueses no conhecimento das plantas

by Francisco Manuel de Melo ...

Descubra os segredos botânicos que moldaram o mundo moderno!Em "Memórias sobre a influência dos descobrimentos portugueses no conhecimento das plantas", Francisco Manuel de Melo, Conde de Ficalho, leva-nos numa viagem fascinante através dos séculos, revelando como as explorações portuguesas transformaram o entendimento global das plantas.Este livro é uma obra-prima que combina história, botânica e ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Descubra os segredos botânicos que moldaram o mundo moderno!Em "Memórias sobre a influência dos descobrimentos portugueses no conhecimento das plantas", Francisco Manuel de Melo, Conde de Ficalho, leva-nos numa viagem fascinante através dos séculos, revelando como as explorações portuguesas transformaram o entendimento global das plantas.Este livro é uma obra-prima que combina história, botânica e
... Read more
Evolutionary Biogeography of the Andean Region

by Juan J. Morrone ...

Series series CRC Biogeography Series
Key features:The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean regionIncludes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them. An extensive reference section serves as an entry point for more in-depth research on individual subjectsDiscusses the relationships between the areas, formulating hypotheses ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Key features:The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean regionIncludes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them. An extensive reference section serves as an entry point for more in-depth research on individual subjectsDiscusses the relationships between the areas, formulating hypotheses
... Read more
Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma

Unveiling Prehistoric Pelycosaurs of Oklahoma's Lower Permian

by Richard C. Fox ...

In "Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma," Richard C. Fox presents a comprehensive examination of newly discovered species of pelycosaurs, crucial early amniotes that illustrate significant evolutionary developments during the Permian period. Through meticulous fossil analysis and detailed illustrations, Fox adopts a rigorous scientific approach that balances descriptive anatomy ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In "Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma," Richard C. Fox presents a comprehensive examination of newly discovered species of pelycosaurs, crucial early amniotes that illustrate significant evolutionary developments during the Permian period. Through meticulous fossil analysis and detailed illustrations, Fox adopts a rigorous scientific approach that balances descriptive anatomy
... Read more
Evolution and Belief

Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist

by Robert J. Asher ...

Can a scientist believe in God? Does the ongoing debate between some evolutionists and evangelicals show that the two sides are irreconcilable? As a paleontologist and a religious believer, Robert Asher constantly confronts the perceived conflict between his occupation and his faith. In the course of his scientific work, he has found that no other theory comes close to Darwin's as an explanation ... Read more

$31.19 USD

Can a scientist believe in God? Does the ongoing debate between some evolutionists and evangelicals show that the two sides are irreconcilable? As a paleontologist and a religious believer, Robert Asher constantly confronts the perceived conflict between his occupation and his faith. In the course of his scientific work, he has found that no other theory comes close to Darwin's as an explanation
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Nous, les humains

Un voyage de 40000 ans aux origines de la conscience

by Charles Foster ...

Translated by Marie-Hélène Ray ...

Quel genre de créature est un humain ? Si nous ne savons pas ce que nous sommes, comment pouvons-nous savoir comment agir ? C’est le point de départ de la nouvelle aventure intellectuelle de Charles Foster qui nous invite à un voyage de 40 000 ans aux origines de la conscience moderne. Il part en quête des raisons et des conditions de son émergence, quelque part au Paléolithique supérieur, en ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Quel genre de créature est un humain ? Si nous ne savons pas ce que nous sommes, comment pouvons-nous savoir comment agir ? C’est le point de départ de la nouvelle aventure intellectuelle de Charles Foster qui nous invite à un voyage de 40 000 ans aux origines de la conscience moderne. Il part en quête des raisons et des conditions de son émergence, quelque part au Paléolithique supérieur, en
... Read more
The Philosophy of Human Evolution

by Michael Ruse ...

Series series Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He ... Read more

$27.89 USD

This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He
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Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?

by Alfred Russel Wallace ...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?' is an essay that discusses the important question of whether traits acquired during an organism's life are passed on to the next generation. 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 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?' is an essay that discusses the important question of whether traits acquired during an organism's life are passed on to the next generation. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the
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Invasion Genetics

The Baker and Stebbins Legacy

Edited by Spencer C. H. Barrett, Robert I. Colautti, Katrina M. Dlugosch, Loren H. Rieseberg ...

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the ... Read more

$69.00 USD

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the
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