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Evolution and Religious Creation Myths

How Scientists Respond

by Paul F. Lurquin, Linda Stone ...

Relying mostly on modern genetic science, this book exposes how various forms of creationism-including intelligent design-fail to provide testable models for the appearance and evolution of life. On the contrary, science has been very successful in the description of the unguided processes that led to the creation of the universe and one of its consequences, the appearance of life forms, including ... Read more

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Relying mostly on modern genetic science, this book exposes how various forms of creationism-including intelligent design-fail to provide testable models for the appearance and evolution of life. On the contrary, science has been very successful in the description of the unguided processes that led to the creation of the universe and one of its consequences, the appearance of life forms, including
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Origins of Life

From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language

by John Maynard Smith, Eors Szathmary ...

Living organisms are astonishingly complex. And the more we know about them - their biochemistry, their anatomy, their behaviour - the more astonishing are the detailed adaptations that we discover. How could this complexity have arisen? Most of us are familiar with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The idea behind it being that, in nature, those individuals best able to survive ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Living organisms are astonishingly complex. And the more we know about them - their biochemistry, their anatomy, their behaviour - the more astonishing are the detailed adaptations that we discover. How could this complexity have arisen? Most of us are familiar with Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. The idea behind it being that, in nature, those individuals best able to survive
... Read more
Phylogenetic Diversity

Applications and Challenges in Biodiversity Science

Edited by Rosa A. Scherson, Daniel P Faith ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
“Biodiversity” refers to the variety of life. It is now agreed that there is a “biodiversity crisis”, corresponding to extinction rates of species that may be 1000 times what is thought to be “normal”. Biodiversity science has a higher profile than ever, with the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services involving more than 120 countries and 1000s of ... Read more

$143.09 USD

“Biodiversity” refers to the variety of life. It is now agreed that there is a “biodiversity crisis”, corresponding to extinction rates of species that may be 1000 times what is thought to be “normal”. Biodiversity science has a higher profile than ever, with the new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services involving more than 120 countries and 1000s of
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The Dawn Angiosperms

Uncovering the Origin of Flowering Plants

by Xin Wang ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book discusses the controversial and conflicting hypotheses on the origin of angiosperms, which was generally assumed to be restricted to the Cretaceous and later ages. Since publishing the first edition of “The Dawn of Angiosperms” in 2010, several important advances have been made in this field of science, namely 1) the discovery of new fossil angiosperms from the Jurassic; 2) European ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book discusses the controversial and conflicting hypotheses on the origin of angiosperms, which was generally assumed to be restricted to the Cretaceous and later ages. Since publishing the first edition of “The Dawn of Angiosperms” in 2010, several important advances have been made in this field of science, namely 1) the discovery of new fossil angiosperms from the Jurassic; 2) European
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40 Years of Evolution

Darwin's Finches on Daphne Major Island, New Edition

by Peter R. Grant, B. Rosemary Grant ...

A new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant’s classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin’s finches40 Years of Evolution is a landmark study of the finches first made famous by Charles Darwin, one that documents as never before the evolution of species through natural selection. In this now-legendary study, renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant draw on a ... Read more

$28.79 USD

A new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant’s classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin’s finches40 Years of Evolution is a landmark study of the finches first made famous by Charles Darwin, one that documents as never before the evolution of species through natural selection. In this now-legendary study, renowned evolutionary biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant draw on a
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Bacterial Genomes

Trees and Networks

by Aswin Sai Narain Seshasayee ...

Microbes form the “unseen majority” of life on Earth, with bacteria at the forefront as both the architects of life’s chemical foundations and agents of disease. But their story is far more complex. Bacteria thrive in diverse and extreme environments, driven by the dynamic evolution of their genomes. These tiny organisms wield an extraordinary ability to adapt, balancing genetic changes across ... Read more

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Microbes form the “unseen majority” of life on Earth, with bacteria at the forefront as both the architects of life’s chemical foundations and agents of disease. But their story is far more complex. Bacteria thrive in diverse and extreme environments, driven by the dynamic evolution of their genomes. These tiny organisms wield an extraordinary ability to adapt, balancing genetic changes across
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The Last Animal

Human History and the Fate of Life on Earth from the Ice Age to the Sixth Extinction

by Kyle Harper ...

From the acclaimed author of The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth, a monumental history of the world that lays bare the devastating human toll on animal lifeHumans are a force of nature like no other animal on the planet. For thousands of years, we have radically altered the destiny of other species. Today, we do so at such an accelerating rate that it is widely proposed that we live on the ... Read more

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From the acclaimed author of The Fate of Rome and Plagues upon the Earth, a monumental history of the world that lays bare the devastating human toll on animal lifeHumans are a force of nature like no other animal on the planet. For thousands of years, we have radically altered the destiny of other species. Today, we do so at such an accelerating rate that it is widely proposed that we live on the
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Prairie Dogs

Ecology and Social Behavior

by John Hoogland ...

A comprehensive overview of the behavioral ecology of a highly social group of North American mammalsBest known for their large colonies, complex burrows, and frequent alarm calls, prairie dogs are diurnal, herbivorous rodents endemic to the grasslands of western North America. Prairie Dogs synthesizes forty-five consecutive years of John Hoogland’s pioneering field research on the ecology and ... Read more

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A comprehensive overview of the behavioral ecology of a highly social group of North American mammalsBest known for their large colonies, complex burrows, and frequent alarm calls, prairie dogs are diurnal, herbivorous rodents endemic to the grasslands of western North America. Prairie Dogs synthesizes forty-five consecutive years of John Hoogland’s pioneering field research on the ecology and
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Demography and Evolutionary Ecology of Hadza Hunter-Gatherers

by Nicholas Blurton Jones ...

Series Book 71 - Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
The Hadza, an ethnic group indigenous to northern Tanzania, are one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer populations. Archaeology shows 130,000 years of hunting and gathering in their land but Hadza are rapidly losing areas vital to their way of life. This book offers a unique opportunity to capture a disappearing lifestyle. Blurton Jones interweaves data from ecology, demography and evolutionary ... Read more

$55.79 USD

The Hadza, an ethnic group indigenous to northern Tanzania, are one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer populations. Archaeology shows 130,000 years of hunting and gathering in their land but Hadza are rapidly losing areas vital to their way of life. This book offers a unique opportunity to capture a disappearing lifestyle. Blurton Jones interweaves data from ecology, demography and evolutionary
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Forms of Becoming

The Evolutionary Biology of Development

by Alessandro Minelli ...

What comes first, form or function? Trumpeted as the future of biological science, evolutionary developmental biology (or "evo-devo") answers this fundamental question by showing how evolution controls the development of organisms. In Forms of Becoming, Alessandro Minelli, a leading international figure in the field, takes an in-depth and comprehensive look at the history and key issues of evo ... Read more

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What comes first, form or function? Trumpeted as the future of biological science, evolutionary developmental biology (or "evo-devo") answers this fundamental question by showing how evolution controls the development of organisms. In Forms of Becoming, Alessandro Minelli, a leading international figure in the field, takes an in-depth and comprehensive look at the history and key issues of evo
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Der Urvogel Archaeopteryx

by Martin Sauter ...

Fachbuch aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Biologie - Evolution, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Als ich begann, mich aufgrund meines Hobbys Fossiliensammeln mit Archaeopteryx zu beschäftigen, hatte ich nicht vor, und auch nicht im Traum daran gedacht, jemals ein derartig großes Manuskript zu diesem Thema zu verfassen. Manch einer wird nun sagen: „Bitte nicht noch eine Veröffentlichung über den ... Read more

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Fachbuch aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich Biologie - Evolution, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Als ich begann, mich aufgrund meines Hobbys Fossiliensammeln mit Archaeopteryx zu beschäftigen, hatte ich nicht vor, und auch nicht im Traum daran gedacht, jemals ein derartig großes Manuskript zu diesem Thema zu verfassen. Manch einer wird nun sagen: „Bitte nicht noch eine Veröffentlichung über den
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On Teaching Evolution

by Bertha Vazquez ...

Written by members of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science who have tackled the topic of evolution in their classroom for decades, On Teaching Evolution offers practical advice and sample lesson plans for fellow science teachers. Learn about what inspired them to love teaching evolution and the experiences that help guide their teaching practices.Contributing authors include: Bertha ... Read more

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Written by members of the Teacher Institute for Evolutionary Science who have tackled the topic of evolution in their classroom for decades, On Teaching Evolution offers practical advice and sample lesson plans for fellow science teachers. Learn about what inspired them to love teaching evolution and the experiences that help guide their teaching practices.Contributing authors include: Bertha
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The Evolution of Entomophily and Diaspore Dispersal in Seed Plants, the Reproductive Biology of Basal Angiosperms, and the Development of Beetle Pollination in Gymnosperms and Angiosperms

Up-to-date information of evolution of land plant reproductive biology (pollination modes, seed dispersal and breeding systems) during the last 400 million years.

by Prof. Dr. Gerhard Gottsberger, Dr. Ilse Gottsberger, Dr. Dawn Frame ...

The book provides up-to-date information of evolution of land plant reproductive biology (pollination modes, seed dispersal and breeding systems) during the last 400 million years. What were the characteristics of the hypothetical survivors of early angiosperms? These questions are an active area of research and debate today. The third part of the book considers the importance of beetles in ... Read more

$44.62 USD

The book provides up-to-date information of evolution of land plant reproductive biology (pollination modes, seed dispersal and breeding systems) during the last 400 million years. What were the characteristics of the hypothetical survivors of early angiosperms? These questions are an active area of research and debate today. The third part of the book considers the importance of beetles in
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Evolution 2.0

Implications of Darwinism in Philosophy and the Social and Natural Sciences

Edited by Martin Brinkworth, Friedel Weinert ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
These essays by leading philosophers and scientists focus on recent ideas at the forefront of modern Darwinism, showcasing and exploring the challenges they raise as well as open problems. This interdisciplinary volume is unique in that it addresses the key notions of evolutionary theory in approaches to the mind, in the philosophy of biology, in the social sciences and humanities; furthermore it ... Read more

$49.49 USD

These essays by leading philosophers and scientists focus on recent ideas at the forefront of modern Darwinism, showcasing and exploring the challenges they raise as well as open problems. This interdisciplinary volume is unique in that it addresses the key notions of evolutionary theory in approaches to the mind, in the philosophy of biology, in the social sciences and humanities; furthermore it
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Post-Genome Biology of Primates

Edited by Hiroo Imai, Yasuhiro Go, Hirohisa Hirai ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In 2001, first reports of the human draft genome were published. Since then, genomes of many other organisms have been sequenced, including several primate species: the chimpanzee, rhesus macaque, gorilla, orangutan, gibbon, baboon, marmoset, tarsier, galago, lemur, and more recently Neanderthals. In a new era of "post-genome biology", scientists now have the vast amount of information revealed by ... Read more

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In 2001, first reports of the human draft genome were published. Since then, genomes of many other organisms have been sequenced, including several primate species: the chimpanzee, rhesus macaque, gorilla, orangutan, gibbon, baboon, marmoset, tarsier, galago, lemur, and more recently Neanderthals. In a new era of "post-genome biology", scientists now have the vast amount of information revealed by
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Talking about Life

Conversations on Astrobiology

Edited by Chris Impey ...

With over 500 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe. It contains candid interviews with dozens of astronomers, geologists, biologists, and writers about the origin and range of terrestrial life and likely sites for ... Read more

$45.99 USD

With over 500 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe. It contains candid interviews with dozens of astronomers, geologists, biologists, and writers about the origin and range of terrestrial life and likely sites for
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Charles Darwin: Die Reise zur Erkenntnis (GEO eBook)

Edited by GEO Magazin, GEO eBook, GEO ...

Dies ist die Geschichte zweier abenteuerlicher Expeditionen. Die erste startet 1831 mit dem Vermessungsschiff »Beagle", auf dem Charles Darwin fünf Jahre lang um die Erde segelt. Die zweite dauert mehr als 20 Jahre, findet nur im Kopf des Forschers statt - und führt ihn tief in die Vergangenheit. Ihr Ziel: die Entstehung der Arten zu ergründen. Es ist die kühnste Entdeckungsreise des 19. ... Read more

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Dies ist die Geschichte zweier abenteuerlicher Expeditionen. Die erste startet 1831 mit dem Vermessungsschiff »Beagle", auf dem Charles Darwin fünf Jahre lang um die Erde segelt. Die zweite dauert mehr als 20 Jahre, findet nur im Kopf des Forschers statt - und führt ihn tief in die Vergangenheit. Ihr Ziel: die Entstehung der Arten zu ergründen. Es ist die kühnste Entdeckungsreise des 19.
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Progress in Botany 72

Edited by Ulrich Lüttge, Wolfram Beyschlag, Burkhard Büdel, Dennis Francis ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. ... Read more

$188.09 USD

With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences.
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Building Babies

Primate Development in Proximate and Ultimate Perspective

Edited by Kathryn B.H. Clancy, Julienne N. Rutherford, Katie Hinde ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The ontogeny of each individual contributes to the physical, physiological, cognitive, neurobiological, and behavioral capacity to manage the complex social relationships and diverse foraging tasks that characterize the primate order. For these reasons Building Babies explores the dynamic multigenerational processes of primate development. The book is organized thematically along the developmental ... Read more

$143.09 USD

The ontogeny of each individual contributes to the physical, physiological, cognitive, neurobiological, and behavioral capacity to manage the complex social relationships and diverse foraging tasks that characterize the primate order. For these reasons Building Babies explores the dynamic multigenerational processes of primate development. The book is organized thematically along the developmental
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Vegetation Survey and Classification of Subtropical Forests of Southern Africa

by Ladislav Mucina ...

Series series Geobotany Studies
This book highlights classification patterns and underlying ecological drivers structuring the vegetation of selected indigenous subtropical forests in South Africa. It uses original field sampling and advanced numerical data analysis to examine three major types of forest – Albany Coastal Forests, Pondoland Coastal Scarp and Eastern Scarp – all of which are of high conservation value. Offering a ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This book highlights classification patterns and underlying ecological drivers structuring the vegetation of selected indigenous subtropical forests in South Africa. It uses original field sampling and advanced numerical data analysis to examine three major types of forest – Albany Coastal Forests, Pondoland Coastal Scarp and Eastern Scarp – all of which are of high conservation value. Offering a
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The Evolutionary Biology of Human Body Fatness

Thrift and Control

by Jonathan C. K. Wells ...

Series Book 58 - Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology
This comprehensive synthesis of current medical and evolutionary literature addresses key questions about the role body fat plays in human biology. It explores how body energy stores are regulated, how they develop over the life-course, what biological functions they serve, and how they may have evolved. There is now substantial evidence that human adiposity is not merely a buffer against the ... Read more

$47.59 USD

This comprehensive synthesis of current medical and evolutionary literature addresses key questions about the role body fat plays in human biology. It explores how body energy stores are regulated, how they develop over the life-course, what biological functions they serve, and how they may have evolved. There is now substantial evidence that human adiposity is not merely a buffer against the
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The Correspondence of Charles Darwin: Volume 28, 1880

by Charles Darwin, The Editors of the Darwin Correspondence Project ...

Series series The Correspondence of Charles Darwin
This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world, and to discuss his emerging ... Read more

$127.09 USD

This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world, and to discuss his emerging
... Read more
Evolution of Island Mammals

Adaptation and Extinction of Placental Mammals on Islands

by Alexandra van der Geer, George Lyras, John de Vos ...

EVOLUTION OF ISLAND MAMMALSEvolution on islands differs in a number of important ways from evolution on mainland areas. Over millions of years of isolation, exceptional and sometimes bizarre mammals evolved on islands, such as pig-sized elephants and hippos, giant rats and gorilla-sized lemurs that would have been formidable to their mainland ancestors.Evolution of Island Mammals, Second Edition, ... Read more

$115.00 USD

EVOLUTION OF ISLAND MAMMALSEvolution on islands differs in a number of important ways from evolution on mainland areas. Over millions of years of isolation, exceptional and sometimes bizarre mammals evolved on islands, such as pig-sized elephants and hippos, giant rats and gorilla-sized lemurs that would have been formidable to their mainland ancestors.Evolution of Island Mammals, Second Edition,
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Panicle Architecture of Rice and its Relationship with Grain Filling

by Pravat K. Mohapatra, Binod Bihari Sahu ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book shows the importance of rice for human consumption. It focuses on the rice panicle, its morphology and characteristics.High genetic diversity of rice has been economically profitable for mankind; the crop provides food calories to half of the human race on earth and because of its adaptability to diversified and unstable ecological conditions, the plant has an asynchronous flowering ... Read more

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This book shows the importance of rice for human consumption. It focuses on the rice panicle, its morphology and characteristics.High genetic diversity of rice has been economically profitable for mankind; the crop provides food calories to half of the human race on earth and because of its adaptability to diversified and unstable ecological conditions, the plant has an asynchronous flowering
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