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Evolution of the Insects

par David Grimaldi, Michael S. Engel ...

Collections series Cambridge Evolution Series
Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the 3 billion-year history of life on Earth, and the most ecologically dominant animals on land. This book chronicles for the first time the complete evolutionary history of insects: their living diversity, relationships and 400 million years of fossils. Whereas other volumes have focused on either living species or fossils, this is the first ... En savoir plus

$103.99 CAD

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the 3 billion-year history of life on Earth, and the most ecologically dominant animals on land. This book chronicles for the first time the complete evolutionary history of insects: their living diversity, relationships and 400 million years of fossils. Whereas other volumes have focused on either living species or fossils, this is the first
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Evolutionary Theory and the Creation Controversy

par Olivier Rieppel ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Evolutionary theory addresses the phenomenon of the origin and diversity of plant and animal species that we observe. In recent times, however, it has become a predominant ideology which has gained currency far beyond its original confines. Attempts to understand the origin and historical development of human culture, civilization and language, of the powers of human cognition, and even the origin ... En savoir plus

$179.99 CAD

Evolutionary theory addresses the phenomenon of the origin and diversity of plant and animal species that we observe. In recent times, however, it has become a predominant ideology which has gained currency far beyond its original confines. Attempts to understand the origin and historical development of human culture, civilization and language, of the powers of human cognition, and even the origin
... En savoir plus
Genomic Selection for Crop Improvement

New Molecular Breeding Strategies for Crop Improvement

Modifié par Mark E. Sorrells, Manish Roorkiwal, Rajeev K. Varshney ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Genomic Selection for Crop Improvement serves as handbook for users by providing basic as well as advanced understandings of genomic selection. This useful review explains germplasm use, phenotyping evaluation, marker genotyping methods, and statistical models involved in genomic selection. It also includes examples of ongoing activities of genomic selection for crop improvement and efforts ... En savoir plus

$256.99 CAD

Genomic Selection for Crop Improvement serves as handbook for users by providing basic as well as advanced understandings of genomic selection. This useful review explains germplasm use, phenotyping evaluation, marker genotyping methods, and statistical models involved in genomic selection. It also includes examples of ongoing activities of genomic selection for crop improvement and efforts
... En savoir plus
Who Discovered Natural Selection?

par Anna Claybourne ...

Collections series Breakthroughs In Science And Technology
Who Discovered Natural Selection? explains how scientists worked out the way in which living things evolve. ... En savoir plus

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Who Discovered Natural Selection? explains how scientists worked out the way in which living things evolve.
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L'homme peut-il s'adapter à lui-même ?

par Gilles Bœuf, Bernard Swynghedauw, Jean-François Toussaint ...

Collections series Hors collection
L’espèce humaine va-t-elle pouvoir s’adapter aux changements qu’elle a elle-même suscités ? En a-t-elle encore les moyens physiologiques et biologiques ? Est-il encore temps ? Sur quel secteur scientifique, économique ou social allons-nous pouvoir nous appuyer à l’avenir pour nous aider dans une phase où les changements du monde seront multiples ? Le monde, l’homme l’a rendu nettement plus vivable ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

L’espèce humaine va-t-elle pouvoir s’adapter aux changements qu’elle a elle-même suscités ? En a-t-elle encore les moyens physiologiques et biologiques ? Est-il encore temps ? Sur quel secteur scientifique, économique ou social allons-nous pouvoir nous appuyer à l’avenir pour nous aider dans une phase où les changements du monde seront multiples ? Le monde, l’homme l’a rendu nettement plus vivable
... En savoir plus
Progress in Botany 72

Modifié par Ulrich Lüttge, Wolfram Beyschlag, Burkhard Büdel, Dennis Francis ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. ... En savoir plus

$256.99 CAD

With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences.
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Annual Fishes

Life History Strategy, Diversity, and Evolution

Modifié par Nibia Berois, Graciela Garcia, Rafael O. de Sa ...

Annual Fishes: Life History Strategy, Diversity, and Evolution is the first comprehensive reference on current knowledge of diverse species that exhibit unique survival strategies and provide important models for basic and applied research. This work fills a void, covering the life cycle, reproductive biology, evolutionary ecology, reproductive beh ... En savoir plus

$97.99 CAD

Annual Fishes: Life History Strategy, Diversity, and Evolution is the first comprehensive reference on current knowledge of diverse species that exhibit unique survival strategies and provide important models for basic and applied research. This work fills a void, covering the life cycle, reproductive biology, evolutionary ecology, reproductive beh
... En savoir plus
Humans chimpanzees and genetic similarity: a deeper critique

par Mehdi Ghram ...

Are humans really 99% chimpanzee? This thought-provoking book dives deep into the controversial claim, unraveling the science, assumptions, and biases that underpin it. Humans, Chimpanzees, and Genetic Similarity: A Deeper Critique offers a comprehensive examination of genome comparison studies, exposing methodological flaws, circular reasoning, and the oversimplifications that have shaped the ... En savoir plus

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Are humans really 99% chimpanzee? This thought-provoking book dives deep into the controversial claim, unraveling the science, assumptions, and biases that underpin it. Humans, Chimpanzees, and Genetic Similarity: A Deeper Critique offers a comprehensive examination of genome comparison studies, exposing methodological flaws, circular reasoning, and the oversimplifications that have shaped the
... En savoir plus
Morphology, Shape and Phylogeny

Modifié par Norman MacLeod, Peter L. Forey ...

Collections series Systematics Association Special Volumes
Generally, biologists and mathematicians who study the shape and form of organisms have largely been working in isolation from those who work on evolutionary relationships through the analysis of common characteristics. Increasingly however, dialogue between the two communities is beginning to develop - but other than a handful of journal papers, there has been no formal, published discussion on ... En savoir plus

$331.99 CAD

Generally, biologists and mathematicians who study the shape and form of organisms have largely been working in isolation from those who work on evolutionary relationships through the analysis of common characteristics. Increasingly however, dialogue between the two communities is beginning to develop - but other than a handful of journal papers, there has been no formal, published discussion on
... En savoir plus
Stardust Revolution

The New Story of Our Origin in the Stars

par Jacob Berkowitz ...

In 1957, as Americans obsessed over the launch of the Soviet Sputnik satellite, another less noticed space-based scientific revolution was taking off. That year, astrophysicists solved a centuries-old quest for the origins of the elements, from carbon to uranium. The answer they found wasn’t on Earth, but in the stars. Their research showed that we are literally stardust. The year also marked the ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

In 1957, as Americans obsessed over the launch of the Soviet Sputnik satellite, another less noticed space-based scientific revolution was taking off. That year, astrophysicists solved a centuries-old quest for the origins of the elements, from carbon to uranium. The answer they found wasn’t on Earth, but in the stars. Their research showed that we are literally stardust. The year also marked the
... En savoir plus
Divine Evolution

par John L Leonard ...

For as long as man has contemplated the origin of the universe and the life within it, the search for answers has led some to religion in pursuit of a Creator, and others believe that science, especially Darwinian natural selection has all the answers. Divine Evolution represents the author's attempt to reconcile the creationism account found in Genesis with the wealth of scientific evidence to ... En savoir plus

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For as long as man has contemplated the origin of the universe and the life within it, the search for answers has led some to religion in pursuit of a Creator, and others believe that science, especially Darwinian natural selection has all the answers. Divine Evolution represents the author's attempt to reconcile the creationism account found in Genesis with the wealth of scientific evidence to
... En savoir plus
The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics

Modifié par Andrew Hamilton ...

Collections Livre 5 - Species and Systematics
The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the ... En savoir plus

$73.99 CAD

The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the
... En savoir plus
Divine Intelligence - Is Life Woven Into the Fabric of the Universe

par Ylia Callan ...

Is life a cosmic accident or the inevitable expression of a deeper intelligence woven into the fabric of the universe?Divine Intelligence takes readers on a breathtaking journey through science, philosophy, and cosmic wonder. Drawing on the latest discoveries in astrobiology, physics, and planetary science, this thought-provoking book explores a growing body of evidence suggesting that life is not ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Is life a cosmic accident or the inevitable expression of a deeper intelligence woven into the fabric of the universe?Divine Intelligence takes readers on a breathtaking journey through science, philosophy, and cosmic wonder. Drawing on the latest discoveries in astrobiology, physics, and planetary science, this thought-provoking book explores a growing body of evidence suggesting that life is not
... En savoir plus
The Seeds of Forms and the Forms of Seeds

Narratives in Historiography and in Evolutionary Biology

par Anton Markoš, Jan Horský ...

Collections series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This monograph intertwines the two themes of historiography and evolutionary biology and shows that both activities are analogous in their practices; they are spinning stories about the past and thus constructing the world to suit the present of a given community as well as, if necessary, the construction of its tilting into the future. This book presents the history and methodology of both ... En savoir plus

$154.99 CAD

This monograph intertwines the two themes of historiography and evolutionary biology and shows that both activities are analogous in their practices; they are spinning stories about the past and thus constructing the world to suit the present of a given community as well as, if necessary, the construction of its tilting into the future. This book presents the history and methodology of both
... En savoir plus
Creation: What We Get to Know by Now.: [A Scientific Approach]

par J Joseph Ph.D, I Daisy mary ...

This book talks about the Science behind the Creation event... Today the "Creation vs Evolution debate" runs with such an intense polarization. That the general public have a hard time choosing between religion and science.Surprisingly the fact remains that even the experts of either field are un-familiar with the fundamentals of the other. This book tries to educate its readers by talking about, ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This book talks about the Science behind the Creation event... Today the "Creation vs Evolution debate" runs with such an intense polarization. That the general public have a hard time choosing between religion and science.Surprisingly the fact remains that even the experts of either field are un-familiar with the fundamentals of the other. This book tries to educate its readers by talking about,
... En savoir plus
Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Cnidarians

par Ramasamy Santhanam ...

Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are ... En savoir plus

$268.99 CAD

Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are
... En savoir plus
Mutual Aid

A Factor of Evolution

par Kniaz Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin ...

Written partly in response to Social Darwinism and in particular to Thomas H. Huxley's Nineteenth Century essay, "The Struggle for Existence", Kropotkin's book drew on his experiences in scientific expeditions in Siberia to illustrate the phenomenon of cooperation. After examining the evidence of cooperation in nonhuman animals, pre-feudal societies, in medieval cities, and in modern times, he ... En savoir plus

$2.99 CAD

Written partly in response to Social Darwinism and in particular to Thomas H. Huxley's Nineteenth Century essay, "The Struggle for Existence", Kropotkin's book drew on his experiences in scientific expeditions in Siberia to illustrate the phenomenon of cooperation. After examining the evidence of cooperation in nonhuman animals, pre-feudal societies, in medieval cities, and in modern times, he
... En savoir plus
A Global Overview of the Conservation of Freshwater Decapod Crustaceans

Modifié par Neil Cumberlidge, Tadashi Kawai ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book introduces updated information on conservation issues, providing an overview of what is needed to advance the global conservation of freshwater decapods such as freshwater crabs, crayfish, and shrimps.Biodiversity loss in general is highest in organisms that depend on intact freshwater habitats, because freshwater ecosystems worldwide are suffering intense threats from multiple sources. ... En savoir plus

$179.99 CAD

This book introduces updated information on conservation issues, providing an overview of what is needed to advance the global conservation of freshwater decapods such as freshwater crabs, crayfish, and shrimps.Biodiversity loss in general is highest in organisms that depend on intact freshwater habitats, because freshwater ecosystems worldwide are suffering intense threats from multiple sources.
... En savoir plus
Ecological and Evolutionary Modelling

par Cang Hui, Pietro Landi, Henintsoa Onivola Minoarivelo, Andriamihaja Ramanantoanina ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Ecology studies biodiversity in its variety and complexity. It describes how species distribute and perform in response to environmental changes. Ecological processes and structures are highly complex and adaptive. In order to quantify emerging ecological patterns and investigate their hidden mechanisms, we need to rely on the simplicity of mathematical language. Ecological patterns are emerging ... En savoir plus

$83.99 CAD

Ecology studies biodiversity in its variety and complexity. It describes how species distribute and perform in response to environmental changes. Ecological processes and structures are highly complex and adaptive. In order to quantify emerging ecological patterns and investigate their hidden mechanisms, we need to rely on the simplicity of mathematical language. Ecological patterns are emerging
... En savoir plus
Greyhound Nation

A Coevolutionary History of England, 1200–1900

par Edmund Russell ...

Collections series Studies in Environment and History
Edmund Russell's much-anticipated new book examines interactions between greyhounds and their owners in England from 1200 to 1900 to make a compelling case that history is an evolutionary process. Challenging the popular notion that animal breeds remain uniform over time and space, Russell integrates history and biology to offer a fresh take on human-animal coevolution. Using greyhounds in England ... En savoir plus

$31.99 CAD

Edmund Russell's much-anticipated new book examines interactions between greyhounds and their owners in England from 1200 to 1900 to make a compelling case that history is an evolutionary process. Challenging the popular notion that animal breeds remain uniform over time and space, Russell integrates history and biology to offer a fresh take on human-animal coevolution. Using greyhounds in England
... En savoir plus
Flora of the Codex Cruz-Badianus

par Arthur O. Tucker, Jules Janick ...

Collections series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In 1929, Charles Upson Clark (1875-1960), a history Professor at Columbia University carrying out bibliographic research on the early history of the Americas in the Vatican Library, came across a remarkable illustrated Latin manuscript entitled Libellus de Medicinalibus Indorum Herbis (Little Book of Indian Medicinal Herbs) completed in 1552. The manuscript now known as the Codex Cruz-Badianus ... En savoir plus

$319.99 CAD

In 1929, Charles Upson Clark (1875-1960), a history Professor at Columbia University carrying out bibliographic research on the early history of the Americas in the Vatican Library, came across a remarkable illustrated Latin manuscript entitled Libellus de Medicinalibus Indorum Herbis (Little Book of Indian Medicinal Herbs) completed in 1552. The manuscript now known as the Codex Cruz-Badianus
... En savoir plus
Origin and Evolution of Metazoan Cell Types

Modifié par Sally Leys, Andreas Hejnol ...

Collections series Evolutionary Cell Biology
The evolution of animal diversity is strongly affected by the origin of novel cell and tissue types and their interactions with each other. Understanding the evolution of cell types will shed light on the evolution of novel structures, and in turn highlight how animals diversified. Several cell types may also have been lost as animals simplified – for example did sponges have nerves and lose them? ... En savoir plus

$97.99 CAD

The evolution of animal diversity is strongly affected by the origin of novel cell and tissue types and their interactions with each other. Understanding the evolution of cell types will shed light on the evolution of novel structures, and in turn highlight how animals diversified. Several cell types may also have been lost as animals simplified – for example did sponges have nerves and lose them?
... En savoir plus
Vergleichende Verhaltensforschung und Phylogenetik

par Wolfgang Wickler ...

Wie Wolfgang Wickler in seinem kurzen, kompakten und seit seinem erstmaligem Erscheinen im Jahr 1967 immer noch aktuellen Werk zeigt, strebt die vergleichende Verhaltensforschung danach, charakteristische Verhaltensmerkmale und Fähigkeiten von Tieren und Menschen zu beschreiben und zu dokumentieren. Auch heutige Forschung möchte verstehen, warum und wie diese entstanden sind. Einen nach wie vor ... En savoir plus

$60.99 CAD

Wie Wolfgang Wickler in seinem kurzen, kompakten und seit seinem erstmaligem Erscheinen im Jahr 1967 immer noch aktuellen Werk zeigt, strebt die vergleichende Verhaltensforschung danach, charakteristische Verhaltensmerkmale und Fähigkeiten von Tieren und Menschen zu beschreiben und zu dokumentieren. Auch heutige Forschung möchte verstehen, warum und wie diese entstanden sind. Einen nach wie vor
... En savoir plus
Kierkegaard After the Genome

Science, Existence and Belief in This World

par Ada S. Jaarsma ...

Collections series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book brings Søren Kierkegaard’s nineteenth-century existentialist project into our contemporary age, applying his understanding of “freedom” and “despair” to science and science studies, queer, decolonial and critical race theory, and disability studies. The book draws out the materialist dimensions of belief, examining the existential dynamics of phenomena like placebos, epigenetics, ... En savoir plus

$83.99 CAD

This book brings Søren Kierkegaard’s nineteenth-century existentialist project into our contemporary age, applying his understanding of “freedom” and “despair” to science and science studies, queer, decolonial and critical race theory, and disability studies. The book draws out the materialist dimensions of belief, examining the existential dynamics of phenomena like placebos, epigenetics,
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