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Polyembryonic Insects

An Extreme Clonal Reproductive Strategy

by Kikuo Iwabuchi ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book provides an overview of our current understanding of polyembryony in insects. The study of polyembronic insects has advanced considerably over the last several decades.The book shows the exciting potential of polyembryonic insects and their impact on life sciences. It describes the mechanisms of polyembryogenesis; tissue-compatible invasion of the host, which is the first case of ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book provides an overview of our current understanding of polyembryony in insects. The study of polyembronic insects has advanced considerably over the last several decades.The book shows the exciting potential of polyembryonic insects and their impact on life sciences. It describes the mechanisms of polyembryogenesis; tissue-compatible invasion of the host, which is the first case of
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The Evolved Apprentice

How Evolution Made Humans Unique

by Kim Sterelny ...

Series series Jean Nicod Lectures
A new theory of the evolution of human cognition and human social life that emphasizes the role of information sharing across generations.Over the last three million years or so, our lineage has diverged sharply from those of our great ape relatives. Change has been rapid (in evolutionary terms) and pervasive. Morphology, life history, social life, sexual behavior, and foraging patterns have all ... Read more

$18.99 USD

A new theory of the evolution of human cognition and human social life that emphasizes the role of information sharing across generations.Over the last three million years or so, our lineage has diverged sharply from those of our great ape relatives. Change has been rapid (in evolutionary terms) and pervasive. Morphology, life history, social life, sexual behavior, and foraging patterns have all
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Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten Titans

by F.K. Sterling ...

Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten TitansIn the shadow of towering mountains and ancient empires, four colossal powers—China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—shape the destiny of the world's most dynamic region. *Giants of East Asia* is a sweeping, authoritative exploration of how these economic and cultural titans rose from the ashes of war and colonialism to dominate ... Read more

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Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten TitansIn the shadow of towering mountains and ancient empires, four colossal powers—China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—shape the destiny of the world's most dynamic region. *Giants of East Asia* is a sweeping, authoritative exploration of how these economic and cultural titans rose from the ashes of war and colonialism to dominate
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The Advent of PhyloCode

The Continuing Evolution of Biological Nomenclature

by Michel Laurin ...

Biological nomenclature is an essential tool for storing and retrieving biological information. Yet traditional nomenclature poorly reflects evolutionary theory. Current biological nomenclature is one of the few fields promoting deliberately vague usage of technical terms. A new code based on evolutionary studies and phylogenetic results (the PhyloCode) will be a major milestone in biological ... Read more

$140.99 USD

Biological nomenclature is an essential tool for storing and retrieving biological information. Yet traditional nomenclature poorly reflects evolutionary theory. Current biological nomenclature is one of the few fields promoting deliberately vague usage of technical terms. A new code based on evolutionary studies and phylogenetic results (the PhyloCode) will be a major milestone in biological
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Todo sobre nuestro futuro cuerpo humano

El cuerpo humano futuro es un gran misterio

by Adrián García ...

¡Es increíble! ¡No tienes idea de cómo seremos en el futuro! ¿Cómo será nuestro cuerpo?Según la ciencia, los humanos del año 3000 podrían tener la espalda encorvada, el cuello ancho, la mano en forma de garra por el uso de mensajes de texto y un segundo par de párpados.Los humanos del futuro también podrían tener cráneos más gruesos para protegerse de la radiación de los teléfonos inteligentes, ... Read more

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¡Es increíble! ¡No tienes idea de cómo seremos en el futuro! ¿Cómo será nuestro cuerpo?Según la ciencia, los humanos del año 3000 podrían tener la espalda encorvada, el cuello ancho, la mano en forma de garra por el uso de mensajes de texto y un segundo par de párpados.Los humanos del futuro también podrían tener cráneos más gruesos para protegerse de la radiación de los teléfonos inteligentes,
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與達爾文共進晚餐：演化如何造就美食，食物又如何形塑人類的演化

Dinner with Darwin: Food, Drink, and Evolution

by 強納森．席佛頓Jonathan Silvertown ...

Translated by 鄧子衿 ...

每一種食物都有自己的演化歷史，每一個市場都塞滿了天擇的產品，這本書是一份邀請函，邀請你與達爾文一起用餐，暢談我們與食物交織而成的精采歷程。這是一頓令人愉悅的大餐，充滿食物、廚藝、人類與生物共同演化的科學，揭示了我們的採買清單、食譜和餐廳菜單的內容，並非只是帶來美味的材料。這其中蘊藏許多迷人的天擇故事，結果影響了我們的盤中物，也影響了我們的品味。說到雞蛋、麵粉和牛奶，你會想到什麼共通點？它們是鬆餅或許多點心的基本材料，不過還有另一個有趣的答案。雞蛋、種子（麵粉是由小麥種子磨成的）和牛奶，都演化出具有「養育後代」的功能。只要仔細思考我們三餐所攝取的東西，會發現我們吃的喝的每一樣食物都有一段演化歷史。讓我們一起與達爾文共進晚餐，上幾堂演化美食課。這趟誘人的味覺美食之旅能幫助我們了解人類的歷史、飲食的起源，以及數萬年來的重要食物，包括麵包、香料、海鮮、肉類到美酒 ... Read more

$9.97 USD

每一種食物都有自己的演化歷史，每一個市場都塞滿了天擇的產品，這本書是一份邀請函，邀請你與達爾文一起用餐，暢談我們與食物交織而成的精采歷程。這是一頓令人愉悅的大餐，充滿食物、廚藝、人類與生物共同演化的科學，揭示了我們的採買清單、食譜和餐廳菜單的內容，並非只是帶來美味的材料。這其中蘊藏許多迷人的天擇故事，結果影響了我們的盤中物，也影響了我們的品味。說到雞蛋、麵粉和牛奶，你會想到什麼共通點？它們是鬆餅或許多點心的基本材料，不過還有另一個有趣的答案。雞蛋、種子（麵粉是由小麥種子磨成的）和牛奶，都演化出具有「養育後代」的功能。只要仔細思考我們三餐所攝取的東西，會發現我們吃的喝的每一樣食物都有一段演化歷史。讓我們一起與達爾文共進晚餐，上幾堂演化美食課。這趟誘人的味覺美食之旅能幫助我們了解人類的歷史、飲食的起源，以及數萬年來的重要食物，包括麵包、香料、海鮮、肉類到美酒
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The genetic and the operative evidence relating to secondary sexual characters

Enriched edition. Unlocking the Secrets of Genetic Heredity in Evolutionary Biology

by Thomas Hunt Morgan, Dylan Bird ...

In "The Genetic and the Operative Evidence Relating to Secondary Sexual Characters," Thomas Hunt Morgan explores the intricate relationship between genetic factors and the manifestation of secondary sexual traits in various species. Utilizing a meticulous blend of experimental data and field observations, Morgan elucidates the principles of inheritance while examining the evolutionary significance ... Read more

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In "The Genetic and the Operative Evidence Relating to Secondary Sexual Characters," Thomas Hunt Morgan explores the intricate relationship between genetic factors and the manifestation of secondary sexual traits in various species. Utilizing a meticulous blend of experimental data and field observations, Morgan elucidates the principles of inheritance while examining the evolutionary significance
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On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation

Unveiling the Origins of Biological Diversity through Germinal Selection

by August Weismann ...

Translated by Thomas J. McCormack ...

In "On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation," August Weismann presents a groundbreaking exploration of evolutionary theory that challenges conventional notions of heredity and adaptation. Through rigorous analysis and eloquent prose, Weismann posits that germinal selection'Äîselection occurring at the level of the germ cells'Äîplays a critical role in generating variation within ... Read more

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In "On Germinal Selection as a Source of Definite Variation," August Weismann presents a groundbreaking exploration of evolutionary theory that challenges conventional notions of heredity and adaptation. Through rigorous analysis and eloquent prose, Weismann posits that germinal selection'Äîselection occurring at the level of the germ cells'Äîplays a critical role in generating variation within
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Why DNA?

From DNA Sequence to Biological Complexity

by Andrew Travers ...

Information is central to the evolution of biological complexity, a physical system relying on a continuous supply of energy. Biology provides superb examples of the consequent Darwinian selection of mechanisms for efficient energy utilisation. Genetic information, underpinned by the Watson-Crick base-pairing rules is largely encoded by DNA, a molecule uniquely adapted to its roles in information ... Read more

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Information is central to the evolution of biological complexity, a physical system relying on a continuous supply of energy. Biology provides superb examples of the consequent Darwinian selection of mechanisms for efficient energy utilisation. Genetic information, underpinned by the Watson-Crick base-pairing rules is largely encoded by DNA, a molecule uniquely adapted to its roles in information
... Read more
Too Big to Walk

The New Science of Dinosaurs

by Brian J. Ford ...

Ever since Jurassic Park we thought we knew how dinosaurs lived their lives. In this remarkable new book, Brian J. Ford reveals that dinosaurs were, in fact, profoundly different from what we believe, and their environment was unlike anything we have previously thought.In this meticulous and absorbing account, Ford reviews the latest scientific evidence to show that the popular accounts of ... Read more

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Ever since Jurassic Park we thought we knew how dinosaurs lived their lives. In this remarkable new book, Brian J. Ford reveals that dinosaurs were, in fact, profoundly different from what we believe, and their environment was unlike anything we have previously thought.In this meticulous and absorbing account, Ford reviews the latest scientific evidence to show that the popular accounts of
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The New Evolutionary Paradigm

Keynote Volume

Edited by Ervin Laszlo ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1991, The New Evolutionary Paradigm provides an innovative and cross disciplinary look at evolution. While Darwin’s theory of evolution was originally restricted to the life sciences, in recent years the same principles have been applied successfully to historical, social and natural sciences. The papers included in The New Evolutionary Paradigm analyse the facts, ... Read more

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Originally published in 1991, The New Evolutionary Paradigm provides an innovative and cross disciplinary look at evolution. While Darwin’s theory of evolution was originally restricted to the life sciences, in recent years the same principles have been applied successfully to historical, social and natural sciences. The papers included in The New Evolutionary Paradigm analyse the facts,
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Man And His Ancestor: A Study In Evolution

Uncovering the Journey of Human Evolution

by Charles Morris ...

In "Man And His Ancestor: A Study In Evolution," Charles Morris offers a meticulous examination of the evolutionary trajectory of humankind, presenting a compelling intersection of scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection. The prose is marked by a clarity that engages both the lay reader and the academic, as Morris navigates through the frameworks of natural selection, genetic inheritance, ... Read more

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In "Man And His Ancestor: A Study In Evolution," Charles Morris offers a meticulous examination of the evolutionary trajectory of humankind, presenting a compelling intersection of scientific inquiry and philosophical reflection. The prose is marked by a clarity that engages both the lay reader and the academic, as Morris navigates through the frameworks of natural selection, genetic inheritance,
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Découvrir les Origines : la Génétique, la Pharmacie et l'Histoire de la Médecine

by Edenilson Brandl ...

C'est avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme que je vous présente ce livre, un ouvrage qui plonge dans les intersections fascinantes entre la génétique et la pharmacie. Au cours des pages qui suivent, nous explorerons le vaste domaine de la génétique et son influence sur la découverte, le développement et l'application de médicaments.L'évolution de la pharmacie au cours des siècles a été marquée par des ... Read more

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C'est avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme que je vous présente ce livre, un ouvrage qui plonge dans les intersections fascinantes entre la génétique et la pharmacie. Au cours des pages qui suivent, nous explorerons le vaste domaine de la génétique et son influence sur la découverte, le développement et l'application de médicaments.L'évolution de la pharmacie au cours des siècles a été marquée par des
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The Semantic Theory of Evolution

by Marcello Barbieri ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Evolution
Originally published in 1985, The Semantic Theory of Evolution addresses the notion that life is not shaped by the single law of natural selection, but instead by a plurality of laws that resemble grammatical rules in language. This remarkable work presents a semantic theory centering on the concept of the ribotype. Supported by both sound facts and logical arguments, this analysis reaches beyond ... Read more

$51.99 USD

Originally published in 1985, The Semantic Theory of Evolution addresses the notion that life is not shaped by the single law of natural selection, but instead by a plurality of laws that resemble grammatical rules in language. This remarkable work presents a semantic theory centering on the concept of the ribotype. Supported by both sound facts and logical arguments, this analysis reaches beyond
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Von künstlicher Biologie zu künstlicher Intelligenz - und dann?

Die Zukunft unserer Evolution

by Axel Lange ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Hat uns die Evolution als intelligente Menschen ausreichend dafür gerüstet, unsere Zukunft für ein würdiges Leben unserer Kinder und Enkel und für den Erhalt der Erde zu steuern?Der Autor entwickelt Szenarien für die zukünftige Evolution des Menschen. Behandelt werden medizinische und gentechnische Entwicklungen wie Nanotechnologie, Organherstellung im 3D-Drucker, Gehirn-Computer-Schnittstellen, ... Read more

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Hat uns die Evolution als intelligente Menschen ausreichend dafür gerüstet, unsere Zukunft für ein würdiges Leben unserer Kinder und Enkel und für den Erhalt der Erde zu steuern?Der Autor entwickelt Szenarien für die zukünftige Evolution des Menschen. Behandelt werden medizinische und gentechnische Entwicklungen wie Nanotechnologie, Organherstellung im 3D-Drucker, Gehirn-Computer-Schnittstellen,
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De afstamming van den mensch

Een diepgaande verkenning van menselijke evolutie en historische ontwikkeling

by Jan Boeke ...

In "De afstamming van den mensch" verkent Jan Boeke de evolutionaire oorsprong van de mensheid, waarbij hij de nadruk legt op zowel biologische als sociaal-culturele factoren die onze ontwikkeling hebben gevormd. Het boek is geschreven in een rijke, analytische stijl die gebruikmaakt van wetenschappelijke feiten, aangevuld met filosofische gedachtegangen over de implicaties van evolutie op het ... Read more

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In "De afstamming van den mensch" verkent Jan Boeke de evolutionaire oorsprong van de mensheid, waarbij hij de nadruk legt op zowel biologische als sociaal-culturele factoren die onze ontwikkeling hebben gevormd. Het boek is geschreven in een rijke, analytische stijl die gebruikmaakt van wetenschappelijke feiten, aangevuld met filosofische gedachtegangen over de implicaties van evolutie op het
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Blast Disease of Cereal Crops

Evolution and Adaptation in Context of Climate Change

Edited by S. Chandra Nayaka, Rajashekara Hosahatti, Ganesan Prakash, C. Tara Satyavathi, Rajan Sharma ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Blast is an important foliar disease that infects the majority of cereal crops like rice, finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet and wheat, and thus resulting in a huge economic impact. The pathogen is responsible for causing epidemics in many crops and commonly shifts to new hosts. Magnaporthe spp. is the most prominent cause of blast disease on a broad host range of grasses including rice ... Read more

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Blast is an important foliar disease that infects the majority of cereal crops like rice, finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet and wheat, and thus resulting in a huge economic impact. The pathogen is responsible for causing epidemics in many crops and commonly shifts to new hosts. Magnaporthe spp. is the most prominent cause of blast disease on a broad host range of grasses including rice
... Read more
Evolutionary Systems Biology

Advances, Questions, and Opportunities

Edited by Anton Crombach ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This new edition captures the advances made in the field of evolutionary systems biology since the publication of the first edition. The first edition focused on laying the foundations of evolutionary systems biology as an interdisciplinary field, where a way of thinking and asking questions is combined with a wide variety of tools, both experimental and theoretical/computational. Since ... Read more

$170.09 USD

This new edition captures the advances made in the field of evolutionary systems biology since the publication of the first edition. The first edition focused on laying the foundations of evolutionary systems biology as an interdisciplinary field, where a way of thinking and asking questions is combined with a wide variety of tools, both experimental and theoretical/computational. Since
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Turning Points

How Critical Events Have Driven Human Evolution, Life, and Development

by Kostas Kampourakis ...

An accessible introduction to core concepts in evolution for lay readers, which shows that random events have played a critical role in the development of lifeCritical historical events--or "turning points"--have shaped evolution and continue to have a decisive effect on individual lives. This theme is explored and explained in this lucid, accessible book for lay readers. The author argues that, ... Read more

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An accessible introduction to core concepts in evolution for lay readers, which shows that random events have played a critical role in the development of lifeCritical historical events--or "turning points"--have shaped evolution and continue to have a decisive effect on individual lives. This theme is explored and explained in this lucid, accessible book for lay readers. The author argues that,
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Agents and Goals in Evolution

by Samir Okasha ...

Samir Okasha approaches evolutionary biology from a philosophical perspective in Agents and Goals in Evolution, analysing a mode of thinking in biology called agential thinking. He considers how the paradigm case involves treating an evolved organism as if it were an agent pursuing a goal, such as survival or reproduction, and seeing its phenotypic traits as strategies for achieving that goal or ... Read more

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Samir Okasha approaches evolutionary biology from a philosophical perspective in Agents and Goals in Evolution, analysing a mode of thinking in biology called agential thinking. He considers how the paradigm case involves treating an evolved organism as if it were an agent pursuing a goal, such as survival or reproduction, and seeing its phenotypic traits as strategies for achieving that goal or
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The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Origins of Humankind: A Evolutionary Journey through Time

by Ernst Haeckel, Courtney Middleton ...

In "The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man," Ernst Haeckel presents a compelling synthesis of contemporary scientific exploration pertaining to human evolution. Written in the late 19th century, the book adopts an engaging narrative style that intertwines scientific inquiry with philosophical reflection, showcasing Haeckel's profound understanding of biology and comparative ... Read more

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In "The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man," Ernst Haeckel presents a compelling synthesis of contemporary scientific exploration pertaining to human evolution. Written in the late 19th century, the book adopts an engaging narrative style that intertwines scientific inquiry with philosophical reflection, showcasing Haeckel's profound understanding of biology and comparative
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Principles of Evolution

Systems, Species, and the History of Life

by Jonathan Bard ...

Principles of Evolution covers all aspects of the subject. Following an introductory section that provides necessary background, it has chapters on the evidence for evolution that cover the fossil record, DNA-sequence homologies, and protein homologies (evo-devo). It also includes a full history of life from the first universal common ancestor, through the rise of the eukaryote and on to the major ... Read more

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Principles of Evolution covers all aspects of the subject. Following an introductory section that provides necessary background, it has chapters on the evidence for evolution that cover the fossil record, DNA-sequence homologies, and protein homologies (evo-devo). It also includes a full history of life from the first universal common ancestor, through the rise of the eukaryote and on to the major
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The Meme Machine

by Susan Blackmore ...

Series series Popular Science
Humans are extraordinary creatures, with the unique ability among animals to imitate and so copy from one another ideas, habits, skills, behaviours, inventions, songs, and stories. These are all memes, a term first coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976 in his book The Selfish Gene. Memes, like genes, are replicators, and this enthralling book is an investigation of whether this link between genes and ... Read more

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Humans are extraordinary creatures, with the unique ability among animals to imitate and so copy from one another ideas, habits, skills, behaviours, inventions, songs, and stories. These are all memes, a term first coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976 in his book The Selfish Gene. Memes, like genes, are replicators, and this enthralling book is an investigation of whether this link between genes and
... Read more
Interrelationships of the Platyhelminthes

Edited by D T J Littlewood, R. A. Bray ...

Interrelationships of the Platyhelminthes elucidates the role of the flatworms in the animal kingdom. It brings together results from an international group of experts, spanning many disciplines, who give evidence for the phylogeny of flatworms and constituent major taxa. A combined approach, using traditional comparative techniques along with the modern techniques of molecular phylogeny, is ... Read more

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Interrelationships of the Platyhelminthes elucidates the role of the flatworms in the animal kingdom. It brings together results from an international group of experts, spanning many disciplines, who give evidence for the phylogeny of flatworms and constituent major taxa. A combined approach, using traditional comparative techniques along with the modern techniques of molecular phylogeny, is
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