Evolution An Introductory Text
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Evolution An Introductory Text
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Author : David Lane
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2015-11-14
Evolution An Introductory Text written by David Lane and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-14 with Education categories.
This is an introductory text on Darwinian evolution and natural selection, which includes an overview of evolutionary theory and a key papers on the subject.
Evolutionary Genetics
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Author : Charles W. Fox
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2006-04-27
Evolutionary Genetics written by Charles W. Fox and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-27 with Science categories.
Charles Fox and Jason Wolf have brought together leading researchers to produce a cutting-edge primer introducing readers to the major concepts in modern evolutionary genetics. This book spans the continuum of scale, from studies of DNA sequence evolution through proteins and development to multivariate phenotypic evolution, and the continuum of time, from ancient events that lead to current species diversity to the rapid evolution seen over relatively short time scales in experimental evolution studies. Chapters are accessible to an audience lacking extensive background in evolutionaryy genetics but also current and in-depth enough to be of value to established researchers in evolution biology.
An Introduction To Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology
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Author : Thomas Wynn
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-04-19
An Introduction To Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology written by Thomas Wynn and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-19 with Psychology categories.
An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is the first concise introduction that lays out the epistemological foundations of evolutionary cognitive archaeology in a way that is accessible to students. The volume is divided into three sections. The first section situates cognitive archaeology in the pantheon of archaeological approaches and distinguishes between ideational cognitive archaeology and evolutionary cognitive archaeology. This is followed by a close look at the nature of cognitive archaeological inferences and concludes with brief summaries of the major methods of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The second section of the book introduces the reader to a variety of cognitive phenomena that are accessible using the methods of cognitive archaeology: memory, technical cognition, spatial cognition, social cognition, art and aesthetics, and symbolism and language. The third section presents a brief outline of hominin cognitive evolution from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive archaeology. The authors divide the archaeological record into three major phases: The Bipedal Apes—3.3 million-1.7 million years ago; The Axe Age—1.7 million-300,000 years ago; and The Emergence of Modern Thinking—300,000–12,000 years ago. An Introduction to Evolutionary Cognitive Archaeology is an essential text for undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars across the behavioral and social sciences interested in learning about cognitive archaeology, including psychologists, philosophers, anthropologists, and archaeologists.
Basics In Human Evolution
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Author : Michael P Muehlenbein
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2015-07-24
Basics In Human Evolution written by Michael P Muehlenbein and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-24 with Science categories.
Basics in Human Evolution offers a broad view of evolutionary biology and medicine. The book is written for a non-expert audience, providing accessible and convenient content that will appeal to numerous readers across the interdisciplinary field. From evolutionary theory, to cultural evolution, this book fills gaps in the readers' knowledge from various backgrounds and introduces them to thought leaders in human evolution research. - Offers comprehensive coverage of the wide ranging field of human evolution - Written for a non-expert audience, providing accessible and convenient content that will appeal to numerous readers across the interdisciplinary field - Provides expertise from leading minds in the field - Allows the reader the ability to gain exposure to various topics in one publication
An Introduction To The Theory Of Stellar Structure And Evolution
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Author : Dina Prialnik
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-24
An Introduction To The Theory Of Stellar Structure And Evolution written by Dina Prialnik and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-24 with Science categories.
Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution is able to predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and what their ultimate fate is - a fading whitedwarf, or a cataclysmic explosion as a supernova, leaving behind a collapsed neutron star or black hole. This lucid textbook provides students with a clear and pedagogical introduction to the theory of stellar structure and evolution. It requires only basic physics and mathematics learnt in first- and second-year undergraduate studies, and assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy. The unique feature of this book is the emphasis throughout on the basic physical principles governing stellar evolution. Exercises and their full solutions are included to help students test their understanding. This textbook provides a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics, planetary science and applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars.
Biology Evolution And Human Nature
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Author : Timothy H. Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2000-11-16
Biology Evolution And Human Nature written by Timothy H. Goldsmith and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-11-16 with Science categories.
Dieses Buch bietet eine ausgewogene Darstellung der Kerntheorien und Grundlagen des Evolutionsgedankens und macht deutlich, wie diese Theorien das menschliche Verhalten beeinflussen. Aus evolutionsgeschichtlicher Sicht werden die Verbindungen zwischen den einzelnen Stufen biologischer Komplexität zurückverfolgt - von den Genen über das Nervensystem bis hin zu Tiergesellschaften und menschlichen Kulturen. Analysiert wird die Geschichte der Evolutionstheorie von Darwin bis zur Gegenwart, wobei ein besonderer Schwerpunkt auf der Molekularbiologie und der evolutionären Sozialtheorie liegt. Enthalten sind auch neue Arbeiten zu Primatengesellschaften und der Entwicklungsgeschichte des Menschen. Geschrieben von zwei hervorragenden Dozenten auf dem Gebiet der menschlichen Ethologie. (12/00)
Evolution Vs Creationism
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Author : Eugenie Carol Scott
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2005
Evolution Vs Creationism written by Eugenie Carol Scott and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Religion categories.
Almost eighty years after the Scopes trial, the debate over the teaching of evolution continues to rage. There is no easy resolution--it is a complex topic with profound scientific, religious, educational, and legal implications. How can a student or parent understand this issue, which is such a vital part of education? Evolution vs. Creationism provides a badly needed, comprehensive, and balanced survey. Written by one of the leading advocates for the teaching of evolution in the United states, this accessible resource provides an introduction to the many facets of the current debate--the scientific evidence for evolution, the legal and educational basis for its teaching, and the various religious points of view--as well as a concise history of the evolution-creationism controversy. Each of the four sections of Evolution vs. Creationism provides a resource that will assist the reader in better understanding these issues. The first section addresses the nature of how evolution works as part of the scientific enterprise, as well as a summary of the relationship between religious beliefs and science. A section on the history of the controversy provides a handy synopsis of the lengthy struggles, from before Darwin to the present day, between advocates of creationism and the proponents of evolution. A collection of primary source documents addressing cosmology, law, education, and religious issues from all sides of the debate constitute the third section. The book concludes with a selection of resources for further information for those who wish to study the topic in more depth.
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual
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Author : Lewis A. Owen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-08
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual written by Lewis A. Owen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Science categories.
An Introduction to Global Environmental Issues presents a comprehensive stimulating introduction to the key environmental issues presently threatening our global environment. Offering an authoritative introduction to the key topics, a source of latest environmental information, and an innovative stimulus for debate, this is an essential book for all those studying or concerned with global environmental issues. In this second edition, the most topical global environmental issues are brought more clearly into focus. Explanations of the evolution of the earth's natural systems (hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere, ecosphere) provide the essential understanding of the scientific concepts, processes and historical background behind key environmental issues. Contemporary socio-economic, cultural and political considerations are explored and important conceptual approaches such as Gaian hypotheses and Chaos Theory are introduced. Human impact and management of the natural environment, and concerns for maintaining biodiversity are emphasised throughout. Specific features include: Case studies drawn from across the world Superb illustrations: 4-colour plate sections; a wealth of informative diagrams Glossary of key terms, with key concepts highlighted throughout the text Annotated guides to Further Reading Chapter summaries and key points A new Instructors' Manual is available to accompany the text
Human Evolution
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Author : Joseph Benjamin Birdsell
language : en
Publisher: Rand McNally
Release Date : 1975
Human Evolution written by Joseph Benjamin Birdsell and has been published by Rand McNally this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Science categories.
Evolution
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Author : Stephen C. Stearns
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000-01
Evolution written by Stephen C. Stearns and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01 with Evolution (Biology) categories.
A major new textbook. A concise and clear introduction to evolutionary biology. This book introduces what is essential and exciting in evolutionary biology. It covers whole field and emphasises the important concepts for the student. Care has been taken to express complex and stimulating ideas in simple language, while the frequent examples and running summaries make readingfun. Its logical structure means that it can be read straight through, one chapter per sitting. * Concise, clear, and states what is important * Concentrates on the central concepts and illustrates them with telling examples * Running summaries in the margins make navigation easy * Suitable for a one-year or one-semester course in evolution * Summaries at chapter ends * Each chapter's links to neighbouring chapters are explained Evolution: an introduction takes a fresh approach to classical topics such as population genetics and natural selection, and gives an overview of recent advances in hot areas such as sexual selection, genetic conflict, life history evolution, and phenotypic plasticity. Detail of contents The Prologue is unique and uniquely motivating. It makes four central points about evolution in the form of four case studies told as brief stories. Chapters 1-3 describe natural selection and the essential difference between adaptive and neutral evolution with unmatched clarity and simplicity. Chapter 4 emphasizes the essential message of population genetics without burdening the students with any of the unessential details and places unique emphasis on the role of the genetic system in constraining the response to selection. Chapter 6 is not found in any other evolution textbook, although there are a number of recent books on the subject, and it therefore provides an introductory overview of a topic that has been the object of much recent interest and promises to generate much more insight: the expression of geneticvariation analysed with the concept of reaction norms. Chapters 7-9 cover sex, life histories, and sexual selection in greater depth than they are dealt with in any other introductory textbook but without introducing advanced technical language and analysis. Chapters 6-9 thus give unprecedented coverage to phenotypic evolution in an introductory text. Chapter 10 on multilevel selection and genetic conflict is unique in introductory textbooks. Rolf Hoekstra has achieved a wonder of clarity and concision on the essentials of this exciting topic. Chapters 11 and 12 on speciation and systematics are, by comparison, pretty standard, but they continue the policy of clarity and concision with the focus on essentials. Chapter 13 on the history of the planet and of life is a completely new approach unabashedly designed to motivate students to think about deep time, geology, paleontology, and fossils. Chapter 14 on the major transitions in evolution is also not found in any other introductory textbook. It documents the conceptual issues raised in the history of life briefly and in a form that will stimulate the gifted. Chapter 15 profiles the chief insights made possible by molecular systematics in the form of four case studies ranging from deep time to recent European history. It has standard content but unique structure. A strong point is the way mitochondrial Eve is contrasted with transpecies polymorphismto show students how to think about inferences with molecular evidence. Chapter 16 briefly presents the principle comparative methods and the kinds of insights that can be achieved with them. It is not unique - Ridley covers this ground well - but the examples used are new and the essential features of the methods - including potential pitfalls - are quite clearlydescribed. Chapter 17 places evolutionary thought into the context both of the natural sciences and of society at large.