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Crustacea and Arthropod Relationships

Edited by Stefan Koenemann, Ronald Jenner ...

Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher classification; however, many relationships within the phylum Arthropoda still remain controversial. ... Read more

$133.99 CAD

Compared to other arthropods, crustaceans are characterized by an unparalleled disparity of body plans. Traditionally, the specialization of arthropod segments and appendages into distinct body regions has served as a convenient basis for higher classification; however, many relationships within the phylum Arthropoda still remain controversial.
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Revisiting the Eclipse of Darwinism

A Historiographical and Philosophical Analysis

by Michał Jakub Wagner ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book focuses on a critical reexamination of two prominent categories used in modern historiography of biology – “the eclipse of Darwinism” and the “modern synthesis”. The main objective is to critically analyze the main existing interpretations of the “eclipse of Darwinism” and emergence of the “modern synthesis”, with particular emphasis on the philosophical assumptions adopted in these ... Read more

$192.99 CAD

This book focuses on a critical reexamination of two prominent categories used in modern historiography of biology – “the eclipse of Darwinism” and the “modern synthesis”. The main objective is to critically analyze the main existing interpretations of the “eclipse of Darwinism” and emergence of the “modern synthesis”, with particular emphasis on the philosophical assumptions adopted in these
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Religion in Evolution (Routledge Revivals)

by F. B. Jevons ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
First published in 1906, these four lectures were originally delivered in the Vacation Term for Biblical Study at Cambridge. Evidence is derived from the native tribes of Australia in particular, whom Jevons compares for his discussion. The first lecture considers whether religion has evolved from, or was preceded by a pre-religion, or non-religious, stage of humankind. The following lectures ... Read more

$85.99 CAD

First published in 1906, these four lectures were originally delivered in the Vacation Term for Biblical Study at Cambridge. Evidence is derived from the native tribes of Australia in particular, whom Jevons compares for his discussion. The first lecture considers whether religion has evolved from, or was preceded by a pre-religion, or non-religious, stage of humankind. The following lectures
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Cryptic Female Choice in Arthropods

Patterns, Mechanisms and Prospects

Edited by Anita Aisenberg, Alfredo V. Peretti ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This timely book revisits cryptic female choice in arthropods, gathering detailed contributions from around the world to address key behavioral, ecological and evolutionary questions. The reader will find a critical summary of major breakthroughs in taxon-oriented chapters that offer many new perspectives and cases to explore and in many cases unpublished data. Many groups of arthropods such as ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

This timely book revisits cryptic female choice in arthropods, gathering detailed contributions from around the world to address key behavioral, ecological and evolutionary questions. The reader will find a critical summary of major breakthroughs in taxon-oriented chapters that offer many new perspectives and cases to explore and in many cases unpublished data. Many groups of arthropods such as
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O Ensino de Evolução

uma análise histórico-cultural

by Mario Alexandre de Oliveira ...

O que significa Evolução? Como esse conceito surgiu e quais diferentes significados estão atrelados à palavra Evolução? Como se dá o processo de construção desse conceito por estudantes do ensino médio? Essas são perguntas que este formidável livro busca responder. Com uma linguagem fácil e objetiva, o autor navega pela história da constituição do conceito de Evolução desde a era Pré-Darwin até ... Read more

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O que significa Evolução? Como esse conceito surgiu e quais diferentes significados estão atrelados à palavra Evolução? Como se dá o processo de construção desse conceito por estudantes do ensino médio? Essas são perguntas que este formidável livro busca responder. Com uma linguagem fácil e objetiva, o autor navega pela história da constituição do conceito de Evolução desde a era Pré-Darwin até
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Amazon Fruits: An Ethnobotanical Journey

by Nigel Smith ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This is the first comprehensive listing of Amazon fruits from an ethnobotanical perspective. This detailed book covers 50 botanical families, 207 species, in the Amazon including how the people of each region use them. It is lavishly illustrated with high-quality photographs taken by the author, an extensive list of references, and Dr. Smith’s latest, meticulous research. This book should be a ... Read more

$216.99 CAD

This is the first comprehensive listing of Amazon fruits from an ethnobotanical perspective. This detailed book covers 50 botanical families, 207 species, in the Amazon including how the people of each region use them. It is lavishly illustrated with high-quality photographs taken by the author, an extensive list of references, and Dr. Smith’s latest, meticulous research. This book should be a
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Organisms Amplify Diversity

An Autocatalytic Hypothesis

by David Seaborg ...

This book presents a hypothesis and evidence that organisms promote and ecosystems maximize biodiversity. All species have a net positive effect on their environment, other species, and diversity. The sun is 30% hotter than when life began, but the temperature has been kept moderate by life. Life created high oxygen, the ozone layer, and fertile soil, a diverse, living system. No species evolves ... Read more

$359.99 CAD

This book presents a hypothesis and evidence that organisms promote and ecosystems maximize biodiversity. All species have a net positive effect on their environment, other species, and diversity. The sun is 30% hotter than when life began, but the temperature has been kept moderate by life. Life created high oxygen, the ozone layer, and fertile soil, a diverse, living system. No species evolves
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Evolution and the Machinery of Chance

Philosophy, Probability, and Scientific Practice in Biology

by Marshall Abrams ...

An innovative view of the role of fitness concepts in evolutionary theory.Natural selection is one of the factors responsible for changes in biological populations. Some traits or organisms are fitter than others, and natural selection occurs when there are changes in the distribution of traits in populations because of fitness differences. Many philosophers of biology insist that a trait’s ... Read more

$45.99 CAD

An innovative view of the role of fitness concepts in evolutionary theory.Natural selection is one of the factors responsible for changes in biological populations. Some traits or organisms are fitter than others, and natural selection occurs when there are changes in the distribution of traits in populations because of fitness differences. Many philosophers of biology insist that a trait’s
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Aboveground–Belowground Community Ecology

Edited by Takayuki Ohgushi, Susanne Wurst, Scott N. Johnson ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Researchers now recognize that above- and belowground communities are indirectly linked to one another, often by plant-mediated mechanisms. To date, however, there has been no single multi-authored edited volume on the subject. This book remedies that gap, and offers state-of-the art insights into basic and applied research on aboveground-belowground interactions and their functional consequences. ... Read more

$141.99 CAD

Researchers now recognize that above- and belowground communities are indirectly linked to one another, often by plant-mediated mechanisms. To date, however, there has been no single multi-authored edited volume on the subject. This book remedies that gap, and offers state-of-the art insights into basic and applied research on aboveground-belowground interactions and their functional consequences.
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Origin and Evolution of Biodiversity

Edited by Pierre Pontarotti ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The book includes 19 selected contributions presented at the 21st Evolutionary Biology Meeting, which took place in Marseille in September 2017. The chapters are grouped into the following five categories:· Genome/Phenotype Evolution· Self/Nonself Evolution· Origin of Biodiversity· Origin of Life· ConceptsThe annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille serve to gather leading evolutionary ... Read more

$115.99 CAD

The book includes 19 selected contributions presented at the 21st Evolutionary Biology Meeting, which took place in Marseille in September 2017. The chapters are grouped into the following five categories:· Genome/Phenotype Evolution· Self/Nonself Evolution· Origin of Biodiversity· Origin of Life· ConceptsThe annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille serve to gather leading evolutionary
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The Sun Engine - The Story of Life, Light and Cosmic Cycles of Creation

by Ylia Callan ...

The Sun Engine is a sweeping journey through time, energy, and existence, exploring how the Sun powers life, drives civilisation, and shapes the very fabric of the cosmos.From the explosive death of a distant star to the formation of our solar system, this book traces the origins of sunlight and its transformative impact on Earth. You'll discover how the Sun sparked the earliest forms of life, ... Read more

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The Sun Engine is a sweeping journey through time, energy, and existence, exploring how the Sun powers life, drives civilisation, and shapes the very fabric of the cosmos.From the explosive death of a distant star to the formation of our solar system, this book traces the origins of sunlight and its transformative impact on Earth. You'll discover how the Sun sparked the earliest forms of life,
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Universe, Human Species, Reality

A Physicalist Approach

by Jacques Vanier ...

Series series Discovering Physics
Universe, Human Species, Reality: A Physicalist Approach describes the functioning of the material universe with the use of intermediate mathematical language. The book uses a physicalist approach in the sense that it is based entirely on physical phenomena and on reality, and does not use philosophical or theological argumentation based on abstract reasoning not anchored in physical observations ... Read more

$109.99 CAD

Universe, Human Species, Reality: A Physicalist Approach describes the functioning of the material universe with the use of intermediate mathematical language. The book uses a physicalist approach in the sense that it is based entirely on physical phenomena and on reality, and does not use philosophical or theological argumentation based on abstract reasoning not anchored in physical observations
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Your Amazing Body

by Steve Laufmann, Howard Glicksman ...

Every day your body must solve hundreds of hard engineering problems simultaneously, or else you'll die. Your body enables you to see and hear. It heals you from injuries and diseases. It maintains your temperature. It makes it possible for you to wield a sledgehammer during the day and play piano sonatas at night. Every minute your body choreographs a host of complex systems that are required for ... Read more

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Every day your body must solve hundreds of hard engineering problems simultaneously, or else you'll die. Your body enables you to see and hear. It heals you from injuries and diseases. It maintains your temperature. It makes it possible for you to wield a sledgehammer during the day and play piano sonatas at night. Every minute your body choreographs a host of complex systems that are required for
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Noises from the Darkroom

The Science and Mystery of the Mind

by Guy Claxton ...

Noises from the Darkroom draws psychology, biology and mysticism together into an exciting new theory of human consciousness.Starting from an evolutionary perspective, Guy Claxton shows how the mind has emerged from the brain, and how, along the way, some crucial misapprehensions have slipped into our unconscious models of ourselves. Through its masterly and engaging synthesis of different ... Read more

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Noises from the Darkroom draws psychology, biology and mysticism together into an exciting new theory of human consciousness.Starting from an evolutionary perspective, Guy Claxton shows how the mind has emerged from the brain, and how, along the way, some crucial misapprehensions have slipped into our unconscious models of ourselves. Through its masterly and engaging synthesis of different
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Sociobiological Perspectives on Human Development

Edited by Kevin B. MacDonald ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
$64.99 CAD
Pillars of Creation

How Faith, Science and Reason Bring Meaning to Our Universe

by Scott Flaig ...

This book, gives brief explanations to cosmic mysteries, refering to them as the fundamental base for getting at the real mysteries in cosmology. By researching the best minds from philosophy, science, and theology, Scott takes us to the next step..How was the universe created? Or are we in a multiverse?What or Who brought us from the beginning to now? Entropy - Divine intervention - ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

This book, gives brief explanations to cosmic mysteries, refering to them as the fundamental base for getting at the real mysteries in cosmology. By researching the best minds from philosophy, science, and theology, Scott takes us to the next step..How was the universe created? Or are we in a multiverse?What or Who brought us from the beginning to now? Entropy - Divine intervention -
... Read more
Life on Earth

Scientific and Religious Views

by Bruce Oakley Ph.D. ...

Exciting insights await the reader of the book Life on Earth: scientific and religious views. Here we lay out the historical search for God and the DNA code of life. The chemicals of life are best understood by examining cells because all creatures are composed of one or more cells. The genes in each cell are long stretches of DNA used to link amino acids together into proteins. RNA may critically ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

Exciting insights await the reader of the book Life on Earth: scientific and religious views. Here we lay out the historical search for God and the DNA code of life. The chemicals of life are best understood by examining cells because all creatures are composed of one or more cells. The genes in each cell are long stretches of DNA used to link amino acids together into proteins. RNA may critically
... Read more
Primordial Hydrocarbons

Re-visiting Oparin's Legacy in Prebiotic Chemistry

by Sajeepan Arikaran ...

Could life on Earth have emerged not from shallow pools of organic soup, but from the deep reservoirs of primordial hydrocarbons? Primordial Hydrocarbons re-examines the origins of life through the lens of abiogenic petroleum formation, reconnecting with the groundbreaking work of Alexander Oparin while integrating modern geochemistry, astrobiology, and systems chemistry.This book explores the ... Read more

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Could life on Earth have emerged not from shallow pools of organic soup, but from the deep reservoirs of primordial hydrocarbons? Primordial Hydrocarbons re-examines the origins of life through the lens of abiogenic petroleum formation, reconnecting with the groundbreaking work of Alexander Oparin while integrating modern geochemistry, astrobiology, and systems chemistry.This book explores the
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Gaian Systems

Lynn Margulis, Neocybernetics, and the End of the Anthropocene

by Bruce Clarke ...

Series series Posthumanities
A groundbreaking look at Gaia theory’s intersections with neocybernetic systems theoryOften seen as an outlier in science, Gaia has run a long and varied course since its formulation in the 1970s by atmospheric chemist James Lovelock and microbiologist Lynn Margulis. Gaian Systems is a pioneering exploration of the dynamic and complex evolution of Gaia’s many variants, with special attention to ... Read more

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A groundbreaking look at Gaia theory’s intersections with neocybernetic systems theoryOften seen as an outlier in science, Gaia has run a long and varied course since its formulation in the 1970s by atmospheric chemist James Lovelock and microbiologist Lynn Margulis. Gaian Systems is a pioneering exploration of the dynamic and complex evolution of Gaia’s many variants, with special attention to
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Subtelomeres

Edited by Edward J Louis, Marion M Becker ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
New genes and diversity leading to adaptation and evolution are generated in special areas of genomes. One such area in all eukaryotic genomes and in those prokaryotes with linear chromosomes is the region near the ends of the chromosomes. These telomere-associated sequences or subtelomeres, have different properties than the rest of the genome and are one of the most exciting frontiers left in ... Read more

$179.99 CAD

New genes and diversity leading to adaptation and evolution are generated in special areas of genomes. One such area in all eukaryotic genomes and in those prokaryotes with linear chromosomes is the region near the ends of the chromosomes. These telomere-associated sequences or subtelomeres, have different properties than the rest of the genome and are one of the most exciting frontiers left in
... Read more
Animal Communication Theory

Information and Influence

Edited by Ulrich E. Stegmann ...

The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like information, meaning and reference is one of the central foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores these issues, revolving around questions such as: what is the nature of information? What theoretical roles does information play in animal communication studies? Is it justified to employ these concepts in ... Read more

$60.99 CAD

The explanation of animal communication by means of concepts like information, meaning and reference is one of the central foundational issues in animal behaviour studies. This book explores these issues, revolving around questions such as: what is the nature of information? What theoretical roles does information play in animal communication studies? Is it justified to employ these concepts in
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The Third Law of Evolution and The Future of Life

A systems approach to natural philosophy

by Gerard A. J. M. Jagers op Akkerhuis ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book offers a step-by-step introduction to an integrated theory of physical and biological evolution, from the early universe to the world we know today. To this end, the well-known laws of variation and selection are supplemented by a third law. This law describes the increase in complexity based on the transitions from quarks to hadrons, to atoms, to molecules, to bacteria, to eukaryotic ... Read more

$205.99 CAD

This book offers a step-by-step introduction to an integrated theory of physical and biological evolution, from the early universe to the world we know today. To this end, the well-known laws of variation and selection are supplemented by a third law. This law describes the increase in complexity based on the transitions from quarks to hadrons, to atoms, to molecules, to bacteria, to eukaryotic
... Read more
Evolutionary Biogeography

An Integrative Approach with Case Studies

by Juan Morrone ...

Rather than favoring only one approach, Juan J. Morrone proposes a comprehensive treatment of the developments and theories of evolutionary biogeography. Evolutionary biogeography uses distributional, phylogenetic, molecular, and fossil data to assess the historical changes that have produced current biotic patterns. Panbiogeography, parsimony analysis of endemicity, cladistic biogeography, and ... Read more

$78.99 CAD

Rather than favoring only one approach, Juan J. Morrone proposes a comprehensive treatment of the developments and theories of evolutionary biogeography. Evolutionary biogeography uses distributional, phylogenetic, molecular, and fossil data to assess the historical changes that have produced current biotic patterns. Panbiogeography, parsimony analysis of endemicity, cladistic biogeography, and
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Religion and the Philosophy of Life

by Gavin Flood ...

Religion and the Philosophy of Life considers how religion as the source of civilization transforms the fundamental bio-sociology of humans through language and the somatic exploration of religious ritual and prayer. Gavin Flood offers an integrative account of the nature of the human, based on what contemporary scientists tell us, especially evolutionary science and social neuroscience, as well ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Religion and the Philosophy of Life considers how religion as the source of civilization transforms the fundamental bio-sociology of humans through language and the somatic exploration of religious ritual and prayer. Gavin Flood offers an integrative account of the nature of the human, based on what contemporary scientists tell us, especially evolutionary science and social neuroscience, as well
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