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Man's Place in Nature

de Thomas H. Huxley, Stephen Jay Gould ...

Series series Modern Library Science
Thomas H. Huxley was one of the first supporters of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, and he did more than any other writer to advance its acceptance among scientists and nonscientists alike. His most famous book, Man’s Place in Nature, published only five years after Darwin’s The Origin of Species, offers a compelling review of primate and human paleontology, and is the ... Leer más

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Thomas H. Huxley was one of the first supporters of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, and he did more than any other writer to advance its acceptance among scientists and nonscientists alike. His most famous book, Man’s Place in Nature, published only five years after Darwin’s The Origin of Species, offers a compelling review of primate and human paleontology, and is the
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A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design

de Fr. Martin Hilbert ...

A faithful catechist in Fr. Martin Hilbert's parish came to see him. "Father Martin," she said, "I have been teaching children about Adam and Eve, just as the Catechism tells us. But we can't be expected to believe that, can we? What is the real story?" Her question was the catalyst for A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. In taut, accessible prose, Fr. Hilbert draws upon his broad learning in ... Leer más

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A faithful catechist in Fr. Martin Hilbert's parish came to see him. "Father Martin," she said, "I have been teaching children about Adam and Eve, just as the Catechism tells us. But we can't be expected to believe that, can we? What is the real story?" Her question was the catalyst for A Catholic Case for Intelligent Design. In taut, accessible prose, Fr. Hilbert draws upon his broad learning in
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Did God Make Us?

An investigation into the evidence for design in the human body and nature

de Iain Johnston ...

Did God make us? The answer to this question radically changes how we view ourselves and our life's purpose. This book is an engaging enquiry into these issues beginning with the anatomical evidence of the human body, our own face and our special senses Are our faces and personalities precisely made or simply the product of random chance? The Bible says that the evidence for God is "clearly seen ... Leer más

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Did God make us? The answer to this question radically changes how we view ourselves and our life's purpose. This book is an engaging enquiry into these issues beginning with the anatomical evidence of the human body, our own face and our special senses Are our faces and personalities precisely made or simply the product of random chance? The Bible says that the evidence for God is "clearly seen
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A Different Kind of Animal

How Culture Transformed Our Species

de Robert Boyd ...

Series series The University Center for Human Values Series
How our ability to learn from each other has been the essential ingredient to our remarkable success as a speciesHuman beings are a very different kind of animal. We have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. We have a larger geographical range and process more energy than any other creature alive. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability ... Leer más

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How our ability to learn from each other has been the essential ingredient to our remarkable success as a speciesHuman beings are a very different kind of animal. We have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. We have a larger geographical range and process more energy than any other creature alive. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability
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The Descent of Man

de Charles Darwin ...

First published in 1871 and considered his other great book alongside "The Origin of Species," Darwin's "The Descent of Man" is a work that continues the scientist's theories on evolution. Divided into three parts, this book's purpose, as given in the introduction, is to consider whether or not man is descended from a pre-existing form, his manner of development, and the value of the differences ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

First published in 1871 and considered his other great book alongside "The Origin of Species," Darwin's "The Descent of Man" is a work that continues the scientist's theories on evolution. Divided into three parts, this book's purpose, as given in the introduction, is to consider whether or not man is descended from a pre-existing form, his manner of development, and the value of the differences
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The Cheating Cell

How Evolution Helps Us Understand and Treat Cancer

de Athena Aktipis ...

A fundamental and groundbreaking reassessment of how we view and manage cancerWhen we think of the forces driving cancer, we don’t necessarily think of evolution. But evolution and cancer are closely linked because the historical processes that created life also created cancer. The Cheating Cell delves into this extraordinary relationship, and shows that by understanding cancer’s evolutionary ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A fundamental and groundbreaking reassessment of how we view and manage cancerWhen we think of the forces driving cancer, we don’t necessarily think of evolution. But evolution and cancer are closely linked because the historical processes that created life also created cancer. The Cheating Cell delves into this extraordinary relationship, and shows that by understanding cancer’s evolutionary
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The Network of Life

A New View of Evolution

de David P. Mindell ...

Why evolution is like a network, not a family tree—and why it matters for understanding the health of all living thingsIn The Network of Life, David Mindell explains why the conventional narrative of evolution needs to evolve. Ever since Darwin, evolution has largely been thought to work like a family tree in which species are related through a series of branching events. But, today, a growing ... Leer más

$21.59 USD

Why evolution is like a network, not a family tree—and why it matters for understanding the health of all living thingsIn The Network of Life, David Mindell explains why the conventional narrative of evolution needs to evolve. Ever since Darwin, evolution has largely been thought to work like a family tree in which species are related through a series of branching events. But, today, a growing
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Human Evolutionary Biology

Edición de Michael P. Muehlenbein ...

Wide-ranging and inclusive, this text provides an invaluable review of an expansive selection of topics in human evolution, variation and adaptability for professionals and students in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, medical sciences and psychology. The chapters are organized around four broad themes, with sections devoted to phenotypic and genetic variation within and between human ... Leer más

$68.09 USD

Wide-ranging and inclusive, this text provides an invaluable review of an expansive selection of topics in human evolution, variation and adaptability for professionals and students in biological anthropology, evolutionary biology, medical sciences and psychology. The chapters are organized around four broad themes, with sections devoted to phenotypic and genetic variation within and between human
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The Adam Quest

Eleven Scientists Who Held on to a Strong Faith While Wrestling with the Mystery of Human Origins

de Tim Stafford ...

Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth.But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community.Author Tim Stafford watched the tension between the beliefs of Darwin and the teaching of Genesis shake the faith of his family, ruin friendships, ... Leer más

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Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth.But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community.Author Tim Stafford watched the tension between the beliefs of Darwin and the teaching of Genesis shake the faith of his family, ruin friendships,
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Evolution: Its nature, its evidence, and its relation to religious thought

Enriched edition. Exploring Evolution: Evidence, Impact, and Faith

de Joseph LeConte, Chloe Fields ...

In "Evolution: Its Nature, Its Evidence, and Its Relation to Religious Thought," Joseph LeConte navigates the intricate interface between evolutionary biology and religious belief. Written with clarity and precision, LeConte adopts a didactic literary style that is accessible yet intellectually rigorous, employing scientific evidence to advocate for evolution while addressing its philosophical and ... Leer más

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In "Evolution: Its Nature, Its Evidence, and Its Relation to Religious Thought," Joseph LeConte navigates the intricate interface between evolutionary biology and religious belief. Written with clarity and precision, LeConte adopts a didactic literary style that is accessible yet intellectually rigorous, employing scientific evidence to advocate for evolution while addressing its philosophical and
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Finding Order In Nature

The Naturalist Tradition from Linnaeus to E. O. Wilson

de Paul Lawrence Farber ...

Series series Johns Hopkins Introductory Studies in th
"Engaging . . . a concise work that gives the general reader a solid understanding . . . an excellent introduction to the history of natural history." — Library JournalSince emerging as a discipline in the middle of the eighteenth century, natural history has been at the heart of the life sciences. It gave rise to the major organizing theory of life—evolution—and continues to be a vital science ... Leer más

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"Engaging . . . a concise work that gives the general reader a solid understanding . . . an excellent introduction to the history of natural history." — Library JournalSince emerging as a discipline in the middle of the eighteenth century, natural history has been at the heart of the life sciences. It gave rise to the major organizing theory of life—evolution—and continues to be a vital science
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On the Origin of Species

de Charles Darwin ...

"There is grandeur in this view of life." In 1859, Charles Darwin published a book that would forever alter the course of human thought. On the Origin of Species introduced the world to the concept of Natural Selection—the process by which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Moving away from the static view of nature, Darwin presented a world of constant, slow, and magnificent ... Leer más

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"There is grandeur in this view of life." In 1859, Charles Darwin published a book that would forever alter the course of human thought. On the Origin of Species introduced the world to the concept of Natural Selection—the process by which populations of living organisms adapt and change. Moving away from the static view of nature, Darwin presented a world of constant, slow, and magnificent
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No seas neandertal

y otras historias sobre la evolución humana

de Shin-Young Yoon, Sang-Hee Lee ...

Traducido por Joandomènec Ros i Aragonès ...

En este fascinante best seller internacional, la paleoantropóloga coreana Sang-Hee Lee explora y cuestiona algunas de las asunciones evolutivas más importantes con resultados del todo inesperados.¿Qué información pueden darnos unos dientes fosilizados sobre la esperanza de vida de nuestros ancestros?¿Fue la agricultura un paso en falso en la evolución humana?¿Cómo pueden unas simples comparaciones ... Leer más

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En este fascinante best seller internacional, la paleoantropóloga coreana Sang-Hee Lee explora y cuestiona algunas de las asunciones evolutivas más importantes con resultados del todo inesperados.¿Qué información pueden darnos unos dientes fosilizados sobre la esperanza de vida de nuestros ancestros?¿Fue la agricultura un paso en falso en la evolución humana?¿Cómo pueden unas simples comparaciones
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An Ape's View of Human Evolution

de Peter Andrews ...

Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last ... Leer más

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Our closest living relatives are the chimpanzee and bonobo. We share many characteristics with them, but our lineages diverged millions of years ago. Who in fact was our last common ancestor? Bringing together ecology, evolution, genetics, anatomy and geology, this book provides a new perspective on human evolution. What can fossil apes tell us about the origins of human evolution? Did the last
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The Descent of Man

PART I

de Charles Darwin ...

Series Libro 1 - The Descent of Man
"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, "On The Origin of Species". In "The Descent of Man", Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses ... Leer más

$4.01 USD

"The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex" is a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, "On The Origin of Species". In "The Descent of Man", Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses
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Mormonism and Evolution: The Authoritative LDS Statements

de William E. Evenson, Duane E. Jefrey, ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) has generally been viewed by the public as anti-evolutionary in its doctrine and teachings. But official statements on the subject by the Church’s highest governing quorum and/or president have been considerably more open and diverse than is popularly believed.This book compiles in full all known authoritative statements (either
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Pocket Ecology

de Rumi Michael Leigh ...

Series series Things You Should Know
Are you curious about the essential concepts of ecology? Do you want to expand your understanding of the natural world, from ecosystems to environmental interactions, in a straightforward and engaging format? "Pocket Ecology: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about the basics of ecology in a concise, accessible manner.This ... Leer más

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Are you curious about the essential concepts of ecology? Do you want to expand your understanding of the natural world, from ecosystems to environmental interactions, in a straightforward and engaging format? "Pocket Ecology: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers)" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about the basics of ecology in a concise, accessible manner.This
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Sociobiology

The New Synthesis, Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition

de Edward O. Wilson ...

When this classic work was first published in 1975, it created a new discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. Although voted by officers and fellows of the international Animal Behavior Society the most important book on animal behavior of all time, Sociobiology is probably more widely known as the object of bitter attacks by social scientists and ... Leer más

$42.69 USD

When this classic work was first published in 1975, it created a new discipline and started a tumultuous round in the age-old nature versus nurture debate. Although voted by officers and fellows of the international Animal Behavior Society the most important book on animal behavior of all time, Sociobiology is probably more widely known as the object of bitter attacks by social scientists and
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A Billion Years of Sex Differences

How Evolution Shaped the Minds of Men and Women

de Steve Stewart-Williams ...

According to an old joke, everyone knows that men and women are different… except social scientists. In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams tackles some of science's most controversial questions: How do men and women differ? Where do the differences come from? And how do they shape modern life?The result is the most up-to-date, balanced, and ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

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According to an old joke, everyone knows that men and women are different… except social scientists. In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams tackles some of science's most controversial questions: How do men and women differ? Where do the differences come from? And how do they shape modern life?The result is the most up-to-date, balanced, and
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Out of Eden

The Surprising Consequences of Polygamy

de David P. Barash ...

In this changing world of what is socially and politically "correct," polygamy is perhaps the last great taboo. Over the last thousand years, monogamy - at least in name - has been the default setting for coupledom and procreation in the Western world. And yet, throughout history, there have been inklings that "one-man, one-woman" is an uncomfortable institution for human beings. The consistently ... Leer más

$21.89 USD

In this changing world of what is socially and politically "correct," polygamy is perhaps the last great taboo. Over the last thousand years, monogamy - at least in name - has been the default setting for coupledom and procreation in the Western world. And yet, throughout history, there have been inklings that "one-man, one-woman" is an uncomfortable institution for human beings. The consistently
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Life's Engines

How Microbes Made Earth Habitable

de Paul G. Falkowski ...

Series series Princeton Science Library
The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existenceFor almost four billion years, microbes had the primordial oceans all to themselves. The stewards of Earth, these organisms transformed the chemistry of our planet to make it habitable for plants, animals, and us. Life's Engines takes readers deep into the microscopic world to explore how these marvelous ... Leer más

$15.09 USD

The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existenceFor almost four billion years, microbes had the primordial oceans all to themselves. The stewards of Earth, these organisms transformed the chemistry of our planet to make it habitable for plants, animals, and us. Life's Engines takes readers deep into the microscopic world to explore how these marvelous
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The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex

Anatomy, Evolution, and the Origin of Insight

de Richard E. Passingham, Steven P. Wise ...

Series series Oxford Psychology Series
The prefrontal cortex makes up almost a quarter of the human brain, and it expanded dramatically during primate evolution. The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex presents a new theory about its fundamental function. In this important new book, the authors argue that primate-specific parts of the prefrontal cortex evolved to reduce errors in foraging choices, so that particular ancestors of ... Leer más

$48.59 USD

The prefrontal cortex makes up almost a quarter of the human brain, and it expanded dramatically during primate evolution. The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex presents a new theory about its fundamental function. In this important new book, the authors argue that primate-specific parts of the prefrontal cortex evolved to reduce errors in foraging choices, so that particular ancestors of
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The Art of Genes

How Organisms Make Themselves

de Enrico Coen ...

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a ... Leer más

$24.69 USD

'Coen's book is spiced with historic quotations and examples of plants' and animals' intriguing behaviour contains a wealth of interesting material Coen communicates his immense learning with a hundred appealing tales' Max Perutz How is a tiny fertilised egg able to turn itself into a human being? How can an acorn transform itself into an oak tree? Over the past twenty years there has been a
... Leer más
Dinosaurs

A Very Short Introduction

de David Norman ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures and their popularity seems never ending, fuelled by films such as Jurassic Park and documentaries such as Walking with Dinosaurs. Yet dinosaurs (or more precisely non-avian dinosaurs) last trod the Earth 65 million years ago. All we know of them today are their fossilised bones, the tracks and traces that they left behind and, in very rare instances, some of the ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Dinosaurs are fascinating creatures and their popularity seems never ending, fuelled by films such as Jurassic Park and documentaries such as Walking with Dinosaurs. Yet dinosaurs (or more precisely non-avian dinosaurs) last trod the Earth 65 million years ago. All we know of them today are their fossilised bones, the tracks and traces that they left behind and, in very rare instances, some of the
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