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Self-Organization as a New Paradigm in Evolutionary Biology

From Theory to Applied Cases in the Tree of Life

Modifié par Anne Dambricourt Malassé ...

Collections Livre 5 - Evolutionary Biology – New Perspectives on Its Development
The epistemological synthesis of the various theories of evolution, since the first formulation in 1802 with the transmission of the inherited characters by J.B. Lamarck, shows the need for an alternative synthesis to that of Princeton (1947). This new synthesis integrates the scientific models of self-organization developed during the second half of the 20th century based on the laws of physics, ... En savoir plus

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The epistemological synthesis of the various theories of evolution, since the first formulation in 1802 with the transmission of the inherited characters by J.B. Lamarck, shows the need for an alternative synthesis to that of Princeton (1947). This new synthesis integrates the scientific models of self-organization developed during the second half of the 20th century based on the laws of physics,
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The Animal in the Secret World of Darwin

Human Nature and the Third-Cause Axiom

par Michel Bergeron ...

Scientist Charles Darwin discretely opened the possibility of a purely animalistic origin for the human species. He repeatedly insisted that the differences between humans and others were a question of degree only. Sciences were, however, taken in the opposite direction, where these differences cannot have been generated by the natural processes of biological evolution.In The Animal in the Secret ... En savoir plus

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Scientist Charles Darwin discretely opened the possibility of a purely animalistic origin for the human species. He repeatedly insisted that the differences between humans and others were a question of degree only. Sciences were, however, taken in the opposite direction, where these differences cannot have been generated by the natural processes of biological evolution.In The Animal in the Secret
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Biological Innovations that Built the World

A Four-billion-year Journey through Life and Earth History

par Roberto Ligrone ...

The book is a detailed account of major biological events that contributed to create the present world and our species, with emphasis on cause-effect interrelationships and environmental impact. Its main goal is to guide the reader toward an understanding of the continuity of life across diversity, and of its large-scale interactions with the planet. Combining scientific soundness with a constant ... En savoir plus

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The book is a detailed account of major biological events that contributed to create the present world and our species, with emphasis on cause-effect interrelationships and environmental impact. Its main goal is to guide the reader toward an understanding of the continuity of life across diversity, and of its large-scale interactions with the planet. Combining scientific soundness with a constant
... En savoir plus
A Nova Biologia - Livro II

Sobre o Texto que nos Define - A Morte Anunciada do Evolucionismo

par Welington José Ferreira ...

Collections Livre 2 - A Nova Biologia - Sobre o Texto que nos Define
Dentro de cada uma de suas células existe um universo de informação mais complexo que qualquer supercomputador. Chegou a hora de decifrá-lo.Esqueça tudo o que você aprendeu sobre a origem da vida. A biologia está passando por sua maior revolução, e a teoria da evolução é a primeira vítima. Em Nova Biologia, Welington José Ferreira nos guia por uma jornada alucinante ao microcosmo, revelando que a ... En savoir plus

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Dentro de cada uma de suas células existe um universo de informação mais complexo que qualquer supercomputador. Chegou a hora de decifrá-lo.Esqueça tudo o que você aprendeu sobre a origem da vida. A biologia está passando por sua maior revolução, e a teoria da evolução é a primeira vítima. Em Nova Biologia, Welington José Ferreira nos guia por uma jornada alucinante ao microcosmo, revelando que a
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Aben med den smukke kappe.

Fra oprindelig skrøbelighed til universel bevidsthed.

par Bruno Del Medico ...

Collections Livre 953 - DAN - PensareDiverso
I årtusinder har vi beskrevet os selv som en "nøgen abe": et skrøbeligt dyr, der pludselig er blevet kastet ud i verden uden kløer eller panser, omgivet af uforståelige naturkræfter og bedre rustede rovdyr, gjort berømt af Desmond Morris, etolog og antropolog, takket være hans berømte bog fra 1967 med titlen "The Naked Ape". Et skræmt væsen, der har lært at overleve ved at opfinde historier, ... En savoir plus

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I årtusinder har vi beskrevet os selv som en "nøgen abe": et skrøbeligt dyr, der pludselig er blevet kastet ud i verden uden kløer eller panser, omgivet af uforståelige naturkræfter og bedre rustede rovdyr, gjort berømt af Desmond Morris, etolog og antropolog, takket være hans berømte bog fra 1967 med titlen "The Naked Ape". Et skræmt væsen, der har lært at overleve ved at opfinde historier,
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Маймуната с прекрасната роба

От първоначалната крехкост към всеобщото съзнание.

par Bruno Del Medico ...

Collections Livre 953 - BUL - PensareDiverso
В продължение на хилядолетия се описваме като „гола маймуна”: крехко животно, изхвърлено внезапно в света без нокти и броня, заобиколено от неразбираеми природни сили и по-добре оборудвани хищници, прославено от Десмонд Морис, етолог и антрополог, благодарение на известната му книга от 1967 г., озаглавена именно „Голата маймуна”. Изплашено същество, което е научило да оцелява, измисляйки истории, ... En savoir plus

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В продължение на хилядолетия се описваме като „гола маймуна”: крехко животно, изхвърлено внезапно в света без нокти и броня, заобиколено от неразбираеми природни сили и по-добре оборудвани хищници, прославено от Десмонд Морис, етолог и антрополог, благодарение на известната му книга от 1967 г., озаглавена именно „Голата маймуна”. Изплашено същество, което е научило да оцелява, измисляйки истории,
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Plant-Microbes-Engineered Nano-particles (PM-ENPs) Nexus in Agro-Ecosystems

Understanding the Interaction of Plant, Microbes and Engineered Nano-particles (ENPS)

Modifié par Pardeep Singh, Rishikesh Singh, Pramit Verma, Rahul Bhadouria, Ajay Kumar, Mahima Kaushik ...

Collections series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
This book presents a collection of cross-disciplinary research, with contributions addressing all key features of the plant/microbe/ENP nexus in agro-ecosystems. The uptake, transport and transformation of nanoparticles in plants have attracted more and more attention in the past several years. Especially, the impact of Engineered Nanoparticles (ENPs) on bioprocesses; low-, medium- and high-level ... En savoir plus

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This book presents a collection of cross-disciplinary research, with contributions addressing all key features of the plant/microbe/ENP nexus in agro-ecosystems. The uptake, transport and transformation of nanoparticles in plants have attracted more and more attention in the past several years. Especially, the impact of Engineered Nanoparticles (ENPs) on bioprocesses; low-, medium- and high-level
... En savoir plus
Reflections on the Musical Mind

An Evolutionary Perspective

par Jay Schulkin ...

What's so special about music? We experience it internally, yet at the same time it is highly social. Music engages our cognitive/affective and sensory systems. We use music to communicate with one another--and even with other species--the things that we cannot express through language. Music is both ancient and ever evolving. Without music, our world is missing something essential.In Reflections ... En savoir plus

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What's so special about music? We experience it internally, yet at the same time it is highly social. Music engages our cognitive/affective and sensory systems. We use music to communicate with one another--and even with other species--the things that we cannot express through language. Music is both ancient and ever evolving. Without music, our world is missing something essential.In Reflections
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Political Descent

Malthus, Mutualism, and the Politics of Evolution in Victorian England

par Piers J. Hale ...

Historians of science have long noted the influence of the nineteenth-century political economist Thomas Robert Malthus on Charles Darwin. In a bold move, Piers J. Hale contends that this focus on Malthus and his effect on Darwin’s evolutionary thought neglects a strong anti-Malthusian tradition in English intellectual life, one that not only predated the 1859 publication of the Origin of Species ... En savoir plus

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Historians of science have long noted the influence of the nineteenth-century political economist Thomas Robert Malthus on Charles Darwin. In a bold move, Piers J. Hale contends that this focus on Malthus and his effect on Darwin’s evolutionary thought neglects a strong anti-Malthusian tradition in English intellectual life, one that not only predated the 1859 publication of the Origin of Species
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The Foundations of the Origin of Species

par Charles Darwin ...

We know from the contents of Charles Darwin’s Note Book of 1837 that he was at that time a convinced Evolutionist. Nor can there be any doubt that, when he started on board the Beagle, such opinions as he had were on the side of immutability. When therefore did the current of his thoughts begin to set in the direction of Evolution?We have first to consider the factors that made for such a change. ... En savoir plus

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We know from the contents of Charles Darwin’s Note Book of 1837 that he was at that time a convinced Evolutionist. Nor can there be any doubt that, when he started on board the Beagle, such opinions as he had were on the side of immutability. When therefore did the current of his thoughts begin to set in the direction of Evolution?We have first to consider the factors that made for such a change.
... En savoir plus
Bacteria in the Natural World

par John Paul ...

This book is about bacteria and their place in natural history. It provides a readable and comprehensive account, suitable for anyone curious about the hidden corners of the natural world. It is also suitable for specialist microbiologists and students who wish to explore the wider reaches of bacteriology. The introduction explains what bacteria are and what they do and describes how to spot signs ... En savoir plus

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This book is about bacteria and their place in natural history. It provides a readable and comprehensive account, suitable for anyone curious about the hidden corners of the natural world. It is also suitable for specialist microbiologists and students who wish to explore the wider reaches of bacteriology. The introduction explains what bacteria are and what they do and describes how to spot signs
... En savoir plus
Advanced Treatment for Rett Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression and Hypnosis

par Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and human potential, the boundaries of what is possible are constantly being pushed. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Rett Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," represents an exploration into the uncharted territories where science, therapy, and spirituality intersect.The journey within these pages will take you on a profound odyssey—a ... En savoir plus

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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and human potential, the boundaries of what is possible are constantly being pushed. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Rett Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," represents an exploration into the uncharted territories where science, therapy, and spirituality intersect.The journey within these pages will take you on a profound odyssey—a
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Before Sunset

Ice-Age Amazonian Rock Art and Archaeoastronomy at the Younger Dryas

par Christopher S. Davis ...

Collections series Social Sciences (R0)
Through a presentation of the oldest rock art dated in the Americas, located in Monte Alegre, Brazil, this book analyzes an ancient ecological-astronomy strategy that theoretically made the rapid human migration in the Americas successful. It helps answer two vital questions long held by scholars and the general public alike: How did humans survive the rapid and massive climate changes at the end ... En savoir plus

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Through a presentation of the oldest rock art dated in the Americas, located in Monte Alegre, Brazil, this book analyzes an ancient ecological-astronomy strategy that theoretically made the rapid human migration in the Americas successful. It helps answer two vital questions long held by scholars and the general public alike: How did humans survive the rapid and massive climate changes at the end
... En savoir plus
O cérebro em evolução

Como se adaptar e florescer em um mundo para o qual não fomos feitos

par Paul Goldsmith ...

Traduit par Livia de Almeida ...

“Nosso cérebro ancestral está em descompasso com o mundo contemporâneo, e este livro mostra o que podemos fazer a respeito." – Dra. Anna Lembke, autora de Nação dopamina"Se quisermos viver bem hoje, o primeiro passo é compreender o mecanismo ancestral que se encontra dentro da nossa cabeça.” – Dr. Paul Goldsmith“Uma visão abrangente dos enormes desafios que o mundo moderno impõe ao cérebro e como ... En savoir plus

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“Nosso cérebro ancestral está em descompasso com o mundo contemporâneo, e este livro mostra o que podemos fazer a respeito." – Dra. Anna Lembke, autora de Nação dopamina"Se quisermos viver bem hoje, o primeiro passo é compreender o mecanismo ancestral que se encontra dentro da nossa cabeça.” – Dr. Paul Goldsmith“Uma visão abrangente dos enormes desafios que o mundo moderno impõe ao cérebro e como
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Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl (Mit Illustrationen)

Bereicherte Ausgabe. Evolutionstheorie

par Charles Darwin, Luisa Horn ...

Traduit par Julius Victor Carus ...

Charles Darwins 'Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl' ist ein bahnbrechendes Werk, das die Evolution des Menschen sowie die Rolle der geschlechtlichen Selektion in der Natur erforscht. Darwin präsentiert seine Theorien in einem klaren und gut durchdachten Stil, der auch für Laien verständlich ist. Das Buch hebt sich nicht nur durch seine präzisen wissenschaftlichen ... En savoir plus

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Charles Darwins 'Die Abstammung des Menschen und die geschlechtliche Zuchtwahl' ist ein bahnbrechendes Werk, das die Evolution des Menschen sowie die Rolle der geschlechtlichen Selektion in der Natur erforscht. Darwin präsentiert seine Theorien in einem klaren und gut durchdachten Stil, der auch für Laien verständlich ist. Das Buch hebt sich nicht nur durch seine präzisen wissenschaftlichen
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盲眼鐘錶匠：解讀生命史的奧祕

The Blind WatchmakerWhy the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design

par 理查．道金斯, Richard Dawkins ...

Traduit par 王道還 ...

Collections series 科學自然
常年盤踞亞馬遜生物演化排行榜英國皇家文學學會非小說類最佳書獎美國洛杉磯時報文學獎「要是天擇可以扮演自然界的鐘錶匠這個角色，它一定是個盲目的鐘錶匠。」--道金斯本書書名的「鐘錶」是生物的隱喻，強調生物的構造與功能機制既複雜又巧妙。「鐘錶匠」本來是「創世主」的隱喻，不過道金斯將它轉喻「演化機制」，加上「盲眼」這個形容詞，既凸顯了演化具有基因的隨機變異，也指出演化並沒有先驗的方向。各種生物的構造與功能之所以成為現今的樣貌，絕非偶然也非一蹴可幾，那些看似隨機的演化過程，卻足以構成生物體種種複雜巧妙的機制，盲眼鐘錶匠究竟需要多大的能耐，才能打造出各種精美的鐘錶？讓我們跟著演化生物學大師道金斯，... ... En savoir plus

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常年盤踞亞馬遜生物演化排行榜英國皇家文學學會非小說類最佳書獎美國洛杉磯時報文學獎「要是天擇可以扮演自然界的鐘錶匠這個角色，它一定是個盲目的鐘錶匠。」--道金斯本書書名的「鐘錶」是生物的隱喻，強調生物的構造與功能機制既複雜又巧妙。「鐘錶匠」本來是「創世主」的隱喻，不過道金斯將它轉喻「演化機制」，加上「盲眼」這個形容詞，既凸顯了演化具有基因的隨機變異，也指出演化並沒有先驗的方向。各種生物的構造與功能之所以成為現今的樣貌，絕非偶然也非一蹴可幾，那些看似隨機的演化過程，卻足以構成生物體種種複雜巧妙的機制，盲眼鐘錶匠究竟需要多大的能耐，才能打造出各種精美的鐘錶？讓我們跟著演化生物學大師道金斯，...
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The Neck

A Natural and Cultural History

par Kent Dunlap ...

“Fascinating discourse [that] travels through anatomy, paleontology, anthropology, the arts, the zoo, museums, medicine, murder and more. . . . Superb."―Wall Street JournalA 300-million-year tour of the prominent role of the neck in animal evolution and human culture.Humans give a lot of attention to the neck. We decorate it with jewelry and ties, kiss it passionately, and use it to express ... En savoir plus

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“Fascinating discourse [that] travels through anatomy, paleontology, anthropology, the arts, the zoo, museums, medicine, murder and more. . . . Superb."―Wall Street JournalA 300-million-year tour of the prominent role of the neck in animal evolution and human culture.Humans give a lot of attention to the neck. We decorate it with jewelry and ties, kiss it passionately, and use it to express
... En savoir plus
New Directions in Lemur Studies

Modifié par Berthe Rakotosamimanana, Hanta Rasamimanana, J. Ganzhorn, Steven M. Goodman ...

Over the course of the past decade, there has been an enormous augmentation in the amount of information available on the lemurs of Madagascar. These advances are closely coupled with an increase in the number of national and international researchers working on these animals. As a result, Madagascar has emerged as one of the principal sites of primatological studies in the world. Furthermore, the ... En savoir plus

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Over the course of the past decade, there has been an enormous augmentation in the amount of information available on the lemurs of Madagascar. These advances are closely coupled with an increase in the number of national and international researchers working on these animals. As a result, Madagascar has emerged as one of the principal sites of primatological studies in the world. Furthermore, the
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Astrobiology

An Evolutionary Approach

Modifié par Vera M. Kolb ...

Collections series Series in Astrobiology
Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future.The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. The ... En savoir plus

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Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future.The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. The
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What Did Baby Earth Look Like? Tracing Earth’s History Grade 2 | Children’s Earth Sciences Books

par Baby Professor ...

Scientists estimate that the Earth is more than 4 billion years old. In all these years, a lot has happened. If you have ever wondered what Earth looked like in the beginning of time, then this is the book to have. It includes information on Earth’s history and how scientists learn about the past. Read and learn. ... En savoir plus

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Scientists estimate that the Earth is more than 4 billion years old. In all these years, a lot has happened. If you have ever wondered what Earth looked like in the beginning of time, then this is the book to have. It includes information on Earth’s history and how scientists learn about the past. Read and learn.
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Attraction, Love, Sex

The Inside Story

par Simon LeVay ...

Sex, after hunger, may be the most powerful motivating force in our lives. It drives us to seek intimate contact with others and to form relationships that may be fleeting or lifelong, blissful or troubled. Yet many mysteries surround sex and sexuality: Why don’t we reproduce by virgin birth? Why does so much of our sexual behavior have nothing to do with reproduction? Why isn’t everyone ... En savoir plus

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Sex, after hunger, may be the most powerful motivating force in our lives. It drives us to seek intimate contact with others and to form relationships that may be fleeting or lifelong, blissful or troubled. Yet many mysteries surround sex and sexuality: Why don’t we reproduce by virgin birth? Why does so much of our sexual behavior have nothing to do with reproduction? Why isn’t everyone
... En savoir plus
The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species

par Charles Darwin ...

Charles Darwin was an English scientist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and his belief in natural selection. Darwin’s writings remain popular and influential in science today. This edition of The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species includes a table of contents. ... En savoir plus

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Charles Darwin was an English scientist best known for his contributions to the theory of evolution and his belief in natural selection. Darwin’s writings remain popular and influential in science today. This edition of The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species includes a table of contents.
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Weird Astronomical Theories of the Solar System and Beyond

par David Seargent ...

Collections series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
After addressing strange cosmological hypotheses in Weird Universe, David Seargent tackles the no-less bizarre theories closer to home. Alternate views on the Solar System's formation, comet composition, and the evolution of life on Earth are only some of the topics he addresses in this new work. Although these ideas exist on the fringe of mainstream astronomy, they can still shed light on the ... En savoir plus

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After addressing strange cosmological hypotheses in Weird Universe, David Seargent tackles the no-less bizarre theories closer to home. Alternate views on the Solar System's formation, comet composition, and the evolution of life on Earth are only some of the topics he addresses in this new work. Although these ideas exist on the fringe of mainstream astronomy, they can still shed light on the
... En savoir plus
The Paleobiology of Australopithecus

Modifié par John G Fleagle, Richard E Leakey, Kaye E. Reed ...

Collections series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Australopithecus species have been the topic of much debate in palaeoanthropology since Raymond Dart described the first species, Australopithecus africanus, in 1925. This volume synthesizes the geological and paleontological context of the species in East and South Africa; covers individual sites, such as Dikika, Hadar, Sterkfontein, and Malapa; debates the alpha taxonomy of some of the species; ... En savoir plus

$115.99 CAD

Australopithecus species have been the topic of much debate in palaeoanthropology since Raymond Dart described the first species, Australopithecus africanus, in 1925. This volume synthesizes the geological and paleontological context of the species in East and South Africa; covers individual sites, such as Dikika, Hadar, Sterkfontein, and Malapa; debates the alpha taxonomy of some of the species;
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