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From Evolutionary Biology to Economics and Back

Parallels and Crossings between Economics and Evolution

de Jean-Baptiste André, Mikael Cozic, Silvia De Monte, Jean Gayon, Philippe Huneman, Johannes Martens, Bernard Walliser ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the major key concepts common to economics and evolutionary biology. Written by a group of philosophers of science, biologists and economists, it proposes analyses of the meaning of twenty-five concepts from the viewpoint respectively of economics and of evolutionary biology –each followed by a short synthesis emphasizing major discrepancies and ... Leer más

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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the major key concepts common to economics and evolutionary biology. Written by a group of philosophers of science, biologists and economists, it proposes analyses of the meaning of twenty-five concepts from the viewpoint respectively of economics and of evolutionary biology –each followed by a short synthesis emphasizing major discrepancies and
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Biological Essentialism

de Michael Devitt ...

Biological Essentialism addresses three main issues. The first concerns the essences (natures, identities) of biological taxa, particularly species. Kripke and other metaphysicians hold that these essences are (at least partly) intrinsic, underlying, probably largely genetic properties. This view, based largely on intuitions, is dismissed by the consensus in the philosophy of biology as being ... Leer más

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Biological Essentialism addresses three main issues. The first concerns the essences (natures, identities) of biological taxa, particularly species. Kripke and other metaphysicians hold that these essences are (at least partly) intrinsic, underlying, probably largely genetic properties. This view, based largely on intuitions, is dismissed by the consensus in the philosophy of biology as being
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The Ascent of Mammals

How DNA Discoveries are Rewriting Our Story

de John Reilly ...

How did the thousands of different mammal species on the planet today evolve from a shrew-like, nocturnal insectivore that lived 200 million years ago? What allowed our ancestors to survive the cataclysmic impact that wiped out the dinosaurs and become one of the most successful lineages on Earth? How did mammals adapt to myriad lifestyles and populate every corner of the globe, from oceans and ... Leer más

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How did the thousands of different mammal species on the planet today evolve from a shrew-like, nocturnal insectivore that lived 200 million years ago? What allowed our ancestors to survive the cataclysmic impact that wiped out the dinosaurs and become one of the most successful lineages on Earth? How did mammals adapt to myriad lifestyles and populate every corner of the globe, from oceans and
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We Are Agora

How Humanity Functions as a Single Superorganism That Shapes Our World and Our Future

de Byron Reese ...

Discover a groundbreaking new way of thinking about life, society, and the future of our species that bridges science and human history.Could humans unknowingly be a part of a larger superorganism—one with its own motivations and goals, one that is alive, and conscious, and has the power to shape the future of our species?This is the fascinating theory from author and futurist Byron Reese, who ... Leer más

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Discover a groundbreaking new way of thinking about life, society, and the future of our species that bridges science and human history.Could humans unknowingly be a part of a larger superorganism—one with its own motivations and goals, one that is alive, and conscious, and has the power to shape the future of our species?This is the fascinating theory from author and futurist Byron Reese, who
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Naturgewalt und Geisteskraft

Menschwerdung in der Evolution

Edición de Helmut Fink, Rainer Rosenzweig ...

Wir sind Kinder der Evolution. Durch einen jahrmillionenlangen Selektionsdruck in wilder Natur und sozialer Gemeinschaft sind wir mit einem Gehirn ausgestattet, das beeindruckende Leistungen erbringt. Im Rückblick auf unsere animalische Herkunft bleibt erstaunlich, wie gut wir uns in einer komplexen Welt behaupten können: Wahrnehmen, Vorstellen, Erinnern, Reagieren, Bewerten, Planen, Entscheiden, ... Leer más

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Wir sind Kinder der Evolution. Durch einen jahrmillionenlangen Selektionsdruck in wilder Natur und sozialer Gemeinschaft sind wir mit einem Gehirn ausgestattet, das beeindruckende Leistungen erbringt. Im Rückblick auf unsere animalische Herkunft bleibt erstaunlich, wie gut wir uns in einer komplexen Welt behaupten können: Wahrnehmen, Vorstellen, Erinnern, Reagieren, Bewerten, Planen, Entscheiden,
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El origen de las especies

de Charles Darwin ...

"El origen de las especies", publicado en 1859, es una obra fundamental en la historia de la ciencia y la literatura, donde Charles Darwin presenta su teoría de la evolución por selección natural. A través de un estilo metódico y riguroso, el autor discute la variabilidad de las especies, la lucha por la existencia y el gradualismo en la transformación de los seres vivos. En un contexto literario ... Leer más

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"El origen de las especies", publicado en 1859, es una obra fundamental en la historia de la ciencia y la literatura, donde Charles Darwin presenta su teoría de la evolución por selección natural. A través de un estilo metódico y riguroso, el autor discute la variabilidad de las especies, la lucha por la existencia y el gradualismo en la transformación de los seres vivos. En un contexto literario
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Flowering Plants. Eudicots

Apiales, Gentianales (except Rubiaceae)

Edición de Joachim W. Kadereit, Volker Bittrich ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume covers the orders Apiales (Asterids I) and Gentianales (except Rubiaceae; Asterids II). It is the last of five volumes to (almost) complete the treatment of the Asterids in this series after publication of Vols. VI (Cornales, Ericales, 2004), VII (Lamiales, 2004), VIII (Asterales, 2007) and XIV (Aquifoliales, Boraginales, Bruniales, Dipsacales, Escalloniales, Garryales, Paracryphiales, ... Leer más

$215.09 USD

This volume covers the orders Apiales (Asterids I) and Gentianales (except Rubiaceae; Asterids II). It is the last of five volumes to (almost) complete the treatment of the Asterids in this series after publication of Vols. VI (Cornales, Ericales, 2004), VII (Lamiales, 2004), VIII (Asterales, 2007) and XIV (Aquifoliales, Boraginales, Bruniales, Dipsacales, Escalloniales, Garryales, Paracryphiales,
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La vespa che fece il lavaggio del cervello al bruco

Le più bizzarre soluzioni evolutive ai problemi della vita

de Matt Simon ...

La vespa «Glyptapanteles» inietta le proprie uova in un bruco, così dopo la schiusa le larve possono mangiare parte della vittima, uscir fuori dal suo corpo e controllare la mente del poveretto (in qualche modo ancora vivo) perché le protegga dai predatori. Per procurarsi un pasto, la femmina del ragno bolas produce feromoni che imitano il profumo delle femmine di falena e attira così il maschio ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

La vespa «Glyptapanteles» inietta le proprie uova in un bruco, così dopo la schiusa le larve possono mangiare parte della vittima, uscir fuori dal suo corpo e controllare la mente del poveretto (in qualche modo ancora vivo) perché le protegga dai predatori. Per procurarsi un pasto, la femmina del ragno bolas produce feromoni che imitano il profumo delle femmine di falena e attira così il maschio
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Evolutionary Processes in the Natural History of Religion

Body, Brain, Belief

de Hansjörg Hemminger ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
The study of religion by the humanities and social sciences has become receptive for an evolutionary perspective. Some proposals model the evolution of religion in Darwinian terms, or construct a synergy between biological and non-Darwinian processes. The results, however, have not yet become truly interdisciplinary. The biological theory of evolution in form of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis ... Leer más

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The study of religion by the humanities and social sciences has become receptive for an evolutionary perspective. Some proposals model the evolution of religion in Darwinian terms, or construct a synergy between biological and non-Darwinian processes. The results, however, have not yet become truly interdisciplinary. The biological theory of evolution in form of the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis
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Prêts pour l'Anthropocène?

Comment notre corps s’adapte au monde qui change

de Vybarr Cregan-Reid ...

*** Nous n'avons pas les droits numérique**** Ce livre parle de vous. De nous. Il parle de nos transformations physiques. De nos muscles qui changent, de nos os qui s'atrophient. Bien sûr, se lever, courir, se tenir debout, marcher et s'asseoir peuvent sembler des activités très simples, pourtant elles sculptent subtilement notre corps d'Homo sapiens depuis plus de 200 000 ans. Et ce n'est pas ... Leer más

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*** Nous n'avons pas les droits numérique**** Ce livre parle de vous. De nous. Il parle de nos transformations physiques. De nos muscles qui changent, de nos os qui s'atrophient. Bien sûr, se lever, courir, se tenir debout, marcher et s'asseoir peuvent sembler des activités très simples, pourtant elles sculptent subtilement notre corps d'Homo sapiens depuis plus de 200 000 ans. Et ce n'est pas
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Cryptic Species

Morphological Stasis, Circumscription, and Hidden Diversity

Edición de Alexandre K. Monro, Simon J. Mayo ...

Series series Systematics Association Special Volume Series
Cryptic species are organisms which look identical, but which represent distinct evolutionary lineages. They are an emerging trend in organismal biology across all groups, from flatworms, insects, amphibians, primates, to vascular plants. This book critically evaluates the phenomenon of cryptic species and demonstrates how they can play a valuable role in improving our understanding of evolution, ... Leer más

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Cryptic species are organisms which look identical, but which represent distinct evolutionary lineages. They are an emerging trend in organismal biology across all groups, from flatworms, insects, amphibians, primates, to vascular plants. This book critically evaluates the phenomenon of cryptic species and demonstrates how they can play a valuable role in improving our understanding of evolution,
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THEORY OF CREATION A SCIENTIFIC TRUTH

de CHANDRAN P ...

The theory of evolution and the theory of creation are the two current theories about the origin of life on Earth. The theory of evolution states that all living things evolved from a common ancestor, while the theory of creation states that God created everything. The theory of evolution is based only on mutual similarities between organisms. Similarities Similarities can be found everywhere in ... Leer más

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The theory of evolution and the theory of creation are the two current theories about the origin of life on Earth. The theory of evolution states that all living things evolved from a common ancestor, while the theory of creation states that God created everything. The theory of evolution is based only on mutual similarities between organisms. Similarities Similarities can be found everywhere in
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Fatal Flaws

What Evolutionists Don't Want You to Know

de Hank Hanegraaff ...

As more and more so-called experts challenge what the Bible says about the creation of man, we must take aim with straightforward, Christ-centered answers.Today's generation is bombarded with theories about humankind and its origins. In Fatal Flaws, now in paperback with a study guide included, Hank Hanegraaff keeps Christians from falling prey to corrupting scientific speculation about the ... Leer más

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As more and more so-called experts challenge what the Bible says about the creation of man, we must take aim with straightforward, Christ-centered answers.Today's generation is bombarded with theories about humankind and its origins. In Fatal Flaws, now in paperback with a study guide included, Hank Hanegraaff keeps Christians from falling prey to corrupting scientific speculation about the
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Melaninanatomy

Melaninanatomy, #1

de King Poet ...

Series Libro 1 - Melaninanatomy
Melaninanatomy: The Scientific Study and Structure of Our Existence, Evolution, Construct, and ColorMelaninanatomy is an innovative and revolutionary branch of science that unifies the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and metaphysics to explore the profound connections between the human anatomy, gold, black matter, and melanin. This groundbreaking study redefines humanity's ... Leer más

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Melaninanatomy: The Scientific Study and Structure of Our Existence, Evolution, Construct, and ColorMelaninanatomy is an innovative and revolutionary branch of science that unifies the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and metaphysics to explore the profound connections between the human anatomy, gold, black matter, and melanin. This groundbreaking study redefines humanity's
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Why Music is Genetic

de Jörn Bullerdiek, Christine Süßmuth ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Do you know why Johann Sebastian Bach was considered light-fingered? Or what you could do with a lock of Mozart's hair if you had it? These questions could lead you to an ancient mystery: Why do humans enjoy producing musical notes, as Darwin put it? Is this ability literally in our DNA, and if so, what is it doing there? The authors sailed dangerously close to the Sirens' Rock and joined Orpheus ... Leer más

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Do you know why Johann Sebastian Bach was considered light-fingered? Or what you could do with a lock of Mozart's hair if you had it? These questions could lead you to an ancient mystery: Why do humans enjoy producing musical notes, as Darwin put it? Is this ability literally in our DNA, and if so, what is it doing there? The authors sailed dangerously close to the Sirens' Rock and joined Orpheus
... Leer más
Duane Jeffery

A Mormon Evolutionist

de Steven L. Peck ...

Series series Introductions to Mormon Thought
Controversy and strong official disfavor failed to shake Duane Jeffery’s tenacious efforts to fit the theory of evolution into the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steven L. Peck traces Jeffery’s life from his rural upbringing and training as a geneticist through a career marked by conflict around his dedication to bring science into classrooms at Brigham Young ... Leer más

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Controversy and strong official disfavor failed to shake Duane Jeffery’s tenacious efforts to fit the theory of evolution into the doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steven L. Peck traces Jeffery’s life from his rural upbringing and training as a geneticist through a career marked by conflict around his dedication to bring science into classrooms at Brigham Young
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The Predicament of Evolution

de George McCready Price ...

There are a great many people who constantly wonder why we are having all this fuss about the theory of evolution. Many think it a shame that professing Christians should engage in such an unseemly quarrel as is now going on between the Fundamentalists and the Modernists. These lovers of peace are ready to become indignant at both parties. They inquire, Is not the present controversy worse than ... Leer más

$4.08 USD

There are a great many people who constantly wonder why we are having all this fuss about the theory of evolution. Many think it a shame that professing Christians should engage in such an unseemly quarrel as is now going on between the Fundamentalists and the Modernists. These lovers of peace are ready to become indignant at both parties. They inquire, Is not the present controversy worse than
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Quattro ipotesi sull'origine del linguaggio

Dalla comunicazione animale alla parola

de Lorenzo Pinna ...

Frutto di un intreccio di evoluzione biologica ed evoluzione culturale, il linguaggio umano non è solo un mezzo di comunicazione ma anche un potente strumento di rappresentazione, e quindi di controllo e manipolazione, della realtà. Uno strumento che solo l'essere umano ha sviluppato e che per questo motivo costituisce un elemento centrale della nostra natura. Eppure, nonostante questa centralità ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Frutto di un intreccio di evoluzione biologica ed evoluzione culturale, il linguaggio umano non è solo un mezzo di comunicazione ma anche un potente strumento di rappresentazione, e quindi di controllo e manipolazione, della realtà. Uno strumento che solo l'essere umano ha sviluppato e che per questo motivo costituisce un elemento centrale della nostra natura. Eppure, nonostante questa centralità
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Sexual Selection and the Descent of Man

The Darwinian Pivot

Edición de Bernard Campbell ...

Just over one hundred and thirty years ago Charles Darwin, in The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871), developed remarkably accurate conclusions about man's ancestry, based on a review of general comparative anatomy and psychology in which he regarded sexual selection as a necessary part of the evolutionary process. But the attention of biologists turned to the more general ... Leer más

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Just over one hundred and thirty years ago Charles Darwin, in The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (1871), developed remarkably accurate conclusions about man's ancestry, based on a review of general comparative anatomy and psychology in which he regarded sexual selection as a necessary part of the evolutionary process. But the attention of biologists turned to the more general
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Le darwinisme

Examen de la théorie relative à l'origine des espèces

de Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée ...

Dans "Le darwinisme", Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée explore les implications philosophiques et scientifiques de la théorie de l'évolution de Charles Darwin. L'ouvrage adopte un style précis et analytique, caractéristique des écrits scientifiques du XIXe siècle, tout en incorporant des réflexions critiques sur les impacts socioculturels de cette théorie. Fée y examine non seulement les mécanismes ... Leer más

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Dans "Le darwinisme", Antoine Laurent Apollinaire Fée explore les implications philosophiques et scientifiques de la théorie de l'évolution de Charles Darwin. L'ouvrage adopte un style précis et analytique, caractéristique des écrits scientifiques du XIXe siècle, tout en incorporant des réflexions critiques sur les impacts socioculturels de cette théorie. Fée y examine non seulement les mécanismes
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In Search of the Causes of Evolution

From Field Observations to Mechanisms

Edición de Peter R. Grant, B. Rosemary Grant ...

Evolutionary biology has witnessed breathtaking advances in recent years. Some of its most exciting insights have come from the crossover of disciplines as varied as paleontology, molecular biology, ecology, and genetics. This book brings together many of today's pioneers in evolutionary biology to describe the latest advances and explain why a cross-disciplinary and integrated approach to ... Leer más

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Evolutionary biology has witnessed breathtaking advances in recent years. Some of its most exciting insights have come from the crossover of disciplines as varied as paleontology, molecular biology, ecology, and genetics. This book brings together many of today's pioneers in evolutionary biology to describe the latest advances and explain why a cross-disciplinary and integrated approach to
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Moral Markets

The Critical Role of Values in the Economy

Edición de Paul J. Zak ...

Like nature itself, modern economic life is driven by relentless competition and unbridled selfishness. Or is it? Drawing on converging evidence from neuroscience, social science, biology, law, and philosophy, Moral Markets makes the case that modern market exchange works only because most people, most of the time, act virtuously. Competition and greed are certainly part of economics, but Moral ... Leer más

$41.79 USD

Like nature itself, modern economic life is driven by relentless competition and unbridled selfishness. Or is it? Drawing on converging evidence from neuroscience, social science, biology, law, and philosophy, Moral Markets makes the case that modern market exchange works only because most people, most of the time, act virtuously. Competition and greed are certainly part of economics, but Moral
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Plants and Health

New Perspectives on the Health-Environment-Plant Nexus

Edición de John Richard Stepp, Elizabeth Anne Olson ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This volume showcases current ethnobiological accounts of the ways that people use plants to promote human health and well-being. The goal in this volume is to highlight some contemporary examples of how plants are central to various aspects of healthy environments and healthy minds and bodies. Authors employ diverse analytic frameworks, including: interpretive and constructivist, cognitive, ... Leer más

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This volume showcases current ethnobiological accounts of the ways that people use plants to promote human health and well-being. The goal in this volume is to highlight some contemporary examples of how plants are central to various aspects of healthy environments and healthy minds and bodies. Authors employ diverse analytic frameworks, including: interpretive and constructivist, cognitive,
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Ursprung des Menschen

Prähistorie und antike Zivilisationen

de S. Laing ...

Traducido por Neu übersetzt Verlag ...

Das Werk 'Ursprung des Menschen' von S. Laing bietet einen tiefgreifenden Einblick in die Evolution des Homo sapiens und dessen Platz im Universum. Geschrieben in einem fesselnden Stil, der wissenschaftliche Präzision mit narrativer Eleganz verbindet, entfaltet das Buch eine breite Palette an Themen, die von den Anfängen der Menschheit bis zu ihrer heutigen Stellung reichen. Laing lässt keine ... Leer más

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Das Werk 'Ursprung des Menschen' von S. Laing bietet einen tiefgreifenden Einblick in die Evolution des Homo sapiens und dessen Platz im Universum. Geschrieben in einem fesselnden Stil, der wissenschaftliche Präzision mit narrativer Eleganz verbindet, entfaltet das Buch eine breite Palette an Themen, die von den Anfängen der Menschheit bis zu ihrer heutigen Stellung reichen. Laing lässt keine
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