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The Spirit of the Hive

The Mechanisms of Social Evolution

par Robert E. Page Jr. ...

Charles Darwin struggled to explain how forty thousand bees working in the dark, seemingly by instinct alone, could organize themselves to construct something as perfect as a honey comb. How do bees accomplish such incredible tasks? Synthesizing the findings of decades of experiments, The Spirit of the Hive presents a comprehensive picture of the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying the ... En savoir plus

$59.99 CAD

Charles Darwin struggled to explain how forty thousand bees working in the dark, seemingly by instinct alone, could organize themselves to construct something as perfect as a honey comb. How do bees accomplish such incredible tasks? Synthesizing the findings of decades of experiments, The Spirit of the Hive presents a comprehensive picture of the genetic and physiological mechanisms underlying the
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Charles Darwin

The Contemporary Age, #5

par Santiago Machain ...

Collections Livre 5 - The Contemporary Age
Charles Darwin was much more than the scientist who changed biology: he was a man of tireless curiosity, deep doubts, and a life marked by love, illness, travel, and observation of the natural world.This book traces his story from childhood to his final years, exploring not only the creation of the theory of evolution, but also his personal conflicts, his most fascinating discoveries, his ... En savoir plus

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Charles Darwin was much more than the scientist who changed biology: he was a man of tireless curiosity, deep doubts, and a life marked by love, illness, travel, and observation of the natural world.This book traces his story from childhood to his final years, exploring not only the creation of the theory of evolution, but also his personal conflicts, his most fascinating discoveries, his
... En savoir plus
Darwin and His Children

His Other Legacy

par Tim M. Berra ...

While much has been written about the life and works of Charles Darwin, the lives of his ten children remain largely unexamined. Most "Darwin books" consider his children as footnotes to the life of their famous father and close with the death of Charles Darwin. This is the only book that deals substantially with the lives of his children from their birth to their death, each in his or her own ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

While much has been written about the life and works of Charles Darwin, the lives of his ten children remain largely unexamined. Most "Darwin books" consider his children as footnotes to the life of their famous father and close with the death of Charles Darwin. This is the only book that deals substantially with the lives of his children from their birth to their death, each in his or her own
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The Altruism Equation

Seven Scientists Search for the Origins of Goodness

par Lee Alan Dugatkin ...

In a world supposedly governed by ruthless survival of the fittest, why do we see acts of goodness in both animals and humans? This problem plagued Charles Darwin in the 1850s as he developed his theory of evolution through natural selection. Indeed, Darwin worried that the goodness he observed in nature could be the Achilles heel of his theory. Ever since then, scientists and other thinkers have ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

In a world supposedly governed by ruthless survival of the fittest, why do we see acts of goodness in both animals and humans? This problem plagued Charles Darwin in the 1850s as he developed his theory of evolution through natural selection. Indeed, Darwin worried that the goodness he observed in nature could be the Achilles heel of his theory. Ever since then, scientists and other thinkers have
... En savoir plus
The Machines of Evolution and the Scope of Meaning

par Gary Tomlinson ...

A groundbreaking account of the origin and place of meaning in the earthly biosphereWhat is meaning? How does it arise? Where is it found in the world? In recent years, philosophers and scientists have answered these questions in different ways. Some see meaning as a uniquely human achievement, others extend it to trees, microbes, and even to the bonding of DNA and RNA molecules. In this ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

A groundbreaking account of the origin and place of meaning in the earthly biosphereWhat is meaning? How does it arise? Where is it found in the world? In recent years, philosophers and scientists have answered these questions in different ways. Some see meaning as a uniquely human achievement, others extend it to trees, microbes, and even to the bonding of DNA and RNA molecules. In this
... En savoir plus
Elemental

How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future

par Stephen Porder ...

An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all shareIt is rare for life to change Earth, yet three organisms have profoundly transformed our planet over the long course of its history. Elemental reveals how microbes, plants, and people used the fundamental building blocks of life to alter the climate, and with it, the trajectory of life on Earth in the ... En savoir plus

$21.99 CAD

An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all shareIt is rare for life to change Earth, yet three organisms have profoundly transformed our planet over the long course of its history. Elemental reveals how microbes, plants, and people used the fundamental building blocks of life to alter the climate, and with it, the trajectory of life on Earth in the
... En savoir plus
The Acceleration of Cultural Change

From Ancestors to Algorithms

par R. Alexander Bentley, Michael J. O'Brien ...

Collections series Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life
How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft. ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft.
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Nuestro cuerpo

Siete millones de años de evolución

par Juan Luis Arsuaga ...

Collections series Imago Mundi
Arsuaga en su máximo esplendor. El primer libro sobre la evolución de la anatomía humana, y que une ciencia y arte.4.ª ediciónMás de 40.000 lectoresEn el museo del Prado, un científico recorre con la vista la escultura del Diadúmeno de Policleto; en su anatomía puede leer una historia evolutiva de siete millones de años. En la sala contigua hay otra algo más tardía que muestra la figura desnuda de ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Arsuaga en su máximo esplendor. El primer libro sobre la evolución de la anatomía humana, y que une ciencia y arte.4.ª ediciónMás de 40.000 lectoresEn el museo del Prado, un científico recorre con la vista la escultura del Diadúmeno de Policleto; en su anatomía puede leer una historia evolutiva de siete millones de años. En la sala contigua hay otra algo más tardía que muestra la figura desnuda de
... En savoir plus
The Neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex

Anatomy, Evolution, and the Origin of Insight

par Prof Richard E. Passingham, Dr Steven P. Wise ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

$48.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Darwin's Cathedral

Evolution, Religion, and the Nature of Society

par David Sloan Wilson ...

A study examining the connection between religious faith and human evolution."Thoughtful and provocative. . . . Wilson turns to religion, which, he claims, can be explained only by group selection. According to Wilson, a religion is the human equivalent of a pack of lions: by cooperating as a group, people attain benefits beyond their reach as individuals."― Times Literary Supplement , Book of the ... En savoir plus

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A study examining the connection between religious faith and human evolution."Thoughtful and provocative. . . . Wilson turns to religion, which, he claims, can be explained only by group selection. According to Wilson, a religion is the human equivalent of a pack of lions: by cooperating as a group, people attain benefits beyond their reach as individuals."― Times Literary Supplement , Book of the
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Kant and Evolution

par Arthur O. Lovejoy ...

It has come to be one of the generally accepted legends of the history of science that Kant was also a pioneer of evolutionism. In the anthropological essays of the Koenigsberger, for example, we already find the most essential conceptions of the modern theory of descent indicated, at least in germ — and, indeed, in a way that marks Kant out as a direct precursor of Darwin." The same expositor ... En savoir plus

$3.99 CAD

It has come to be one of the generally accepted legends of the history of science that Kant was also a pioneer of evolutionism. In the anthropological essays of the Koenigsberger, for example, we already find the most essential conceptions of the modern theory of descent indicated, at least in germ — and, indeed, in a way that marks Kant out as a direct precursor of Darwin." The same expositor
... En savoir plus
On the Origin of Being

Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life

par Luke Comer, Jenny Powers ...

For greater well-being, we must adapt our modern lifestyle and live more in harmony with our natural and evolutionary selves.While giving many benefits, aspects of modern society can also be harmful to our physical, mental, and cultural health. We can overcome many of these detriments if we better understand and express our primal self, which is largely encoded into our DNA.On the Origin of Being ... En savoir plus

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For greater well-being, we must adapt our modern lifestyle and live more in harmony with our natural and evolutionary selves.While giving many benefits, aspects of modern society can also be harmful to our physical, mental, and cultural health. We can overcome many of these detriments if we better understand and express our primal self, which is largely encoded into our DNA.On the Origin of Being
... En savoir plus
How We Do It

The Evolution and Future of Human Reproduction

par Robert Martin ...

Despite the widespread belief that natural is better when it comes to sex, pregnancy, and parenting, most of us have no idea what "natural" really means; the origins of our reproductive lives remain a mystery. Why are a quarter of a billion sperm cells needed to fertilize one egg? Are women really fertile for only a few days each month? How long should babies be breast-fed?In How We Do It, ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Despite the widespread belief that natural is better when it comes to sex, pregnancy, and parenting, most of us have no idea what "natural" really means; the origins of our reproductive lives remain a mystery. Why are a quarter of a billion sperm cells needed to fertilize one egg? Are women really fertile for only a few days each month? How long should babies be breast-fed?In How We Do It,
... En savoir plus
Evolutionary History of Bats

Fossils, Molecules and Morphology

Modifié par Gregg F. Gunnell, Nancy B. Simmons ...

Collections Livre 2 - Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio
Advances in morphological and molecular methods continue to uncover new information on the origin and evolution of bats. Presenting some of the most remarkable discoveries and research involving living and fossil bats, this book explores their evolutionary history from a range of perspectives. Phylogenetic studies based on both molecular and morphological data have established a framework of ... En savoir plus

$55.99 CAD

Advances in morphological and molecular methods continue to uncover new information on the origin and evolution of bats. Presenting some of the most remarkable discoveries and research involving living and fossil bats, this book explores their evolutionary history from a range of perspectives. Phylogenetic studies based on both molecular and morphological data have established a framework of
... En savoir plus
Medical Entomology

A Textbook on Public Health and Veterinary Problems Caused by Arthropods

Modifié par B.F. Eldridge, J.D. Edman ...

Collections series Medicine (R0)
$98.99 CAD
Molecular Evolution

A Statistical Approach

par Ziheng Yang ...

Studies of evolution at the molecular level have experienced phenomenal growth in the last few decades, due to rapid accumulation of genetic sequence data, improved computer hardware and software, and the development of sophisticated analytical methods. The flood of genomic data has generated an acute need for powerful statistical methods and efficient computational algorithms to enable their ... En savoir plus

$80.99 CAD

Studies of evolution at the molecular level have experienced phenomenal growth in the last few decades, due to rapid accumulation of genetic sequence data, improved computer hardware and software, and the development of sophisticated analytical methods. The flood of genomic data has generated an acute need for powerful statistical methods and efficient computational algorithms to enable their
... En savoir plus
L’évolution, de l’univers aux sociétés

Objets et concepts

par Muriel Gargaud, Guillaume Lecointre ...

Collections series Sciences et philosophie
Quelle est la pertinence de la théorie de l'évolution hors du domain des entités vivantes ?Peut-on parler d’«évolution» pour l’univers, les étoiles, les planètes, notre Terre et sa biosphère, les sociétés ? Ces objets si disparates sont-ils redevables de descriptions et d’explications en termes d’évolution ? Si ce vocable désigne aujourd’hui la théorie générale de la biologie (il y a à la fois une ... En savoir plus

$29.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Quelle est la pertinence de la théorie de l'évolution hors du domain des entités vivantes ?Peut-on parler d’«évolution» pour l’univers, les étoiles, les planètes, notre Terre et sa biosphère, les sociétés ? Ces objets si disparates sont-ils redevables de descriptions et d’explications en termes d’évolution ? Si ce vocable désigne aujourd’hui la théorie générale de la biologie (il y a à la fois une
... En savoir plus
The Art of Genes

How Organisms Make Themselves

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

'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
... En savoir plus
Positive Evolutionary Psychology

Darwin's Guide to Living a Richer Life

par Glenn Geher, Nicole Wedberg ...

Positive psychologists focus on ways that we can advance the lives of individuals and communities by studying the factors that increase positive outcomes such as life satisfaction and happiness. Evolutionary psychologists use the principles of evolution, based on Darwin's understanding of life, to help shed light on any and all kinds of psychological phenomena. This book brings together both ... En savoir plus

$48.99 CAD

Positive psychologists focus on ways that we can advance the lives of individuals and communities by studying the factors that increase positive outcomes such as life satisfaction and happiness. Evolutionary psychologists use the principles of evolution, based on Darwin's understanding of life, to help shed light on any and all kinds of psychological phenomena. This book brings together both
... En savoir plus
人類大歷史：知識漫畫──人類誕生

Sapiens: A Graphic History－Volume 1: The Birth of Humankind

par 哈拉瑞, Yuval Noah Harari, 范德穆倫, David Vandermeulen, 卡薩納夫, Daniel Casanave ...

Traduit par 林俊宏, 顏志翔 ...

Collections series 科學文化
全球熱銷巨著《人類大歷史》精彩改編、精美插圖，隆重推出第1冊〈人類誕生〉，全球同步出版當代思想指標，《人類大歷史》、《人類大命運》、《21世紀的21堂課》作者：哈拉瑞挑戰電影視覺風格全新力作人類這種弱小動物，究竟如何能統治地球？本書不是配了插圖的更新版《人類大歷史》，而是創作出全新的內容希望能觸及那些平時不經常接觸科學，或認為歷史枯燥無味的人你會發現：儘管歷史時而有趣，時而悲慘，卻總是扣人心弦︱哈拉瑞系列巨作　好評推薦︱微軟創辦人... ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

全球熱銷巨著《人類大歷史》精彩改編、精美插圖，隆重推出第1冊〈人類誕生〉，全球同步出版當代思想指標，《人類大歷史》、《人類大命運》、《21世紀的21堂課》作者：哈拉瑞挑戰電影視覺風格全新力作人類這種弱小動物，究竟如何能統治地球？本書不是配了插圖的更新版《人類大歷史》，而是創作出全新的內容希望能觸及那些平時不經常接觸科學，或認為歷史枯燥無味的人你會發現：儘管歷史時而有趣，時而悲慘，卻總是扣人心弦︱哈拉瑞系列巨作　好評推薦︱微軟創辦人...
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Placebo

Mind over Matter in Modern Medicine

par Dylan Evans ...

A lucid and stimulating explanation of how the body’s natural healing mechanisms work – and how they can be triggered in non-chemical ways via the ‘placebo effect’.Can we really cure ourselves of disease by the power of thought alone? Faith healers and alternative therapists are convinced that we can, but what does science say?Contrary to public perception, orthodox medical opinion is remarkably ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

A lucid and stimulating explanation of how the body’s natural healing mechanisms work – and how they can be triggered in non-chemical ways via the ‘placebo effect’.Can we really cure ourselves of disease by the power of thought alone? Faith healers and alternative therapists are convinced that we can, but what does science say?Contrary to public perception, orthodox medical opinion is remarkably
... En savoir plus
Flowers in Amber

par George Poinar ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
While much attention has been given to animal life in amber, the remains of a variety of plants, including angiosperm flowers, also exist in fossilized resin. Presented here is a pictorial synopsis of 94 flowers that occur in four major amber deposits around the world. These deposits are from Burma (Myanmar), the Baltic area, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and range in age from the mid ... En savoir plus

$102.99 CAD

While much attention has been given to animal life in amber, the remains of a variety of plants, including angiosperm flowers, also exist in fossilized resin. Presented here is a pictorial synopsis of 94 flowers that occur in four major amber deposits around the world. These deposits are from Burma (Myanmar), the Baltic area, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, and range in age from the mid
... En savoir plus
Becoming Undone

Darwinian Reflections on Life, Politics, and Art

par Elizabeth Grosz ...

In Becoming Undone, Elizabeth Grosz addresses three related concepts—life, politics, and art—by exploring the implications of Charles Darwin’s account of the evolution of species. Challenging characterizations of Darwin’s work as a form of genetic determinism, Grosz shows that his writing reveals an insistence on the difference between natural selection and sexual selection, the principles that ... En savoir plus

$39.99 CAD

In Becoming Undone, Elizabeth Grosz addresses three related concepts—life, politics, and art—by exploring the implications of Charles Darwin’s account of the evolution of species. Challenging characterizations of Darwin’s work as a form of genetic determinism, Grosz shows that his writing reveals an insistence on the difference between natural selection and sexual selection, the principles that
... En savoir plus
On the Prowl

In Search of Big Cat Origins

par Mark Hallett, John Harris ...

Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory.On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

Big cats such as lions, tigers, leopards, and jaguars fascinate us like few other creatures. They are enduring symbols of natural majesty and power. Yet despite the magnetic appeal of the big cats, their origins and evolutionary history remain poorly understood—and human activity threatens to put an end to the big cats’ glory.On the Prowl is a fully illustrated and approachable guide to the
... En savoir plus

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