Science : Evolution

The book presents a new way of understanding Darwinism and evolution by natural selection, combining work in biology, philosophy, and other fields. It gives new criticisms of gene-centered views of evolution, and presents a new framework for understanding the evolution of complex organisms and societies. - ;In 1859 Darwin described a deceptively simple mechanism that he called "natural selection," a combination of variation, inheritance, and reproductive success. He argued that this mechanism was the key to explaining the most puzzling features of the natural world, and science and philosophy were changed forever as a result. The exact nature of the Darwinian process has been controversial ever since, however. Godfrey-Smith draws on new developments in biology, philosophy of science,. and other fields to give a new analysis and extension of Darwin's idea. The central concept used is that of a "Darwinian population," a collection of things with the capacity to undergo change by natural selection. From this starting point, new analyses of the role of genes in evolution, the. application of Darwinian ideas to cultural change, and "evolutionary transitions" that produce complex organisms and societies are developed. Darwinian Populations and Natural Selection will be essential reading for anyone interested in evolutionary theory - more...

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"Darwiniana: Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism" by Asa Gray is a classic work of literature that can be enjoyed by all. Download "Darwiniana: Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism" and enjoy another quality Digireads.com publication. more...

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The Development of Animal Form integrates traditional morphology and contemporary molecular genetics while incorporating research on postembryonic development. The result is unconventional views of basic animal organization. The book will interest graduate students and researchers of evolutionary and developmental biology, and scholars in cell biology, genetics, and zoology. more...

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Part I - Framework for a Synthesis. 1. Gaps and Inconsistencies in Modern Evolutionary Thought. 2. Material for a Synthesis. 3. Plasticity. 4. Modularity. 5. Development. 6. Adaptive Evolution. 7. Principles of Development and Evolution. 8. Darwin's Theory of Development and Evolution. Part II - The Origins of Novelty. 9. The Nature and Analysis of Phenotypic Transitions. 10. Duplication. 11. Deletion. 12. Reversion. 13. Heterochrony. 14. Heterotopy. 15. Cross-sexual Transfer. 16. Quantitative Shifts in Correlated Change. 17. Combinatorial Evolution at the Molecular Level. 18. Phenotypic Recombination by Learning. 19. Recurrence. Part III - Alternative Phenotypes. 20. Alternative Phenotypes as a Phase of Evolution. 21. Divergence without Speciation. 22. Maintenance without Equilibrium. 23. Assessment. Part IV - Developmental Plasticity and the Major Themes of Evolutionary Biology. 24. Gradualism. 25. Homology. 26. Environmental Modifications. 27. Speciation. 28. Adaptive Radiation. 29. Macroevolution. 30. Punctuation. 31. One Final Word: Sex more...

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Why are some kinds of organism species-rich and others species-poor? How do new species arise and why do some go extinct? Why do organisms grow and behave the way they do? This book provides an introduction to evolutionary ecology, the science that brings ecology and evolution together to help understand biological diversity. Ideal as an introduction for undergraduates, this book will also interest established researchers, providing a broad and up-to-date context for their. work. - ;Why are some kinds of organism species-rich and others species-poor? How do new species arise and why do some go extinct? Why do organisms grow and behave the way they do? This book provides an introduction to evolutionary ecology, the science that brings ecology and evolution together to help understand biological diversity. In a concise, readable format, Peter Mayhew covers the entire breadth of the subject, from life histories and the evolution of sex, to speciation and. macroecology. Many emerging fields are also introduced, such as metabolic ecology, the evolution of population dynamics, and the evolution of global ecology. Discovering Evolutionary Ecology highlights the connections between these different subject areas, and for the first time paints a picture of a truly. integrated field. It illustrates the research tools utilized, and demonstrates how advances in one area can spur on developments elsewhere when scientists combine evolutionary and ecological knowledge. To maximize accessibility, the book assumes only a basic knowledge of biology, includes a comprehensive glossary, and contains almost no maths. Each chapter provides suggestions for further reading, and there is also an extensive reference list. Ideal as an introduction to evolutionary ecology. for undergraduates, this book will also interest established researchers, providing a broad and up-to-date context for their work. - ;'This is a book useful for a broad audience, from the undergraduate student to the profe more...

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