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My Cousin & Me

And Other Animals

by Gordon Harrison ...

We left paradise when I was five and moved to the city to live with my mother’s sister. I later learned, there were two reasons for this move: so that my parents could find work and I could attend school. My mother was sympathetic toward my desire to return to the farm, so everyJuly 1 she took me back to paradise for the summer. I lived the rest of the year for those two months.The farm was run by ... Read more

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We left paradise when I was five and moved to the city to live with my mother’s sister. I later learned, there were two reasons for this move: so that my parents could find work and I could attend school. My mother was sympathetic toward my desire to return to the farm, so everyJuly 1 she took me back to paradise for the summer. I lived the rest of the year for those two months.The farm was run by
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La evolución de las especies

by Charles Darwin ...

La hipótesis de que las especies se transforman continuamente fue postulada por numerosos científicos de los siglos XVIII y XIX, a los cuales Charles Darwin citó en el primer capítulo de su libro El origen de las especies. Sin embargo, fue el propio Darwin, en 1859, quien sintetizó un cuerpo coherente de observaciones que consolidaron el concepto de la evolución biológica en una verdadera teoría ... Read more

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La hipótesis de que las especies se transforman continuamente fue postulada por numerosos científicos de los siglos XVIII y XIX, a los cuales Charles Darwin citó en el primer capítulo de su libro El origen de las especies. Sin embargo, fue el propio Darwin, en 1859, quien sintetizó un cuerpo coherente de observaciones que consolidaron el concepto de la evolución biológica en una verdadera teoría
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The Epigenetic Caterpillar: An Alternative to the Neo-Darwinian view of the Peppered Moth Phenomenon

by Maria B O'Hare ...

Industrial melanism of peppered moths is a famous case of what has often been described as: 'Darwinian evolution via selection in action'. This little book offers an alternative, yet light hearted approach, to this rather controversial topic, based upon the most recent and cutting-edge biological scientific discoveries of our present time. This alternative explanation gives us an insight into past ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Industrial melanism of peppered moths is a famous case of what has often been described as: 'Darwinian evolution via selection in action'. This little book offers an alternative, yet light hearted approach, to this rather controversial topic, based upon the most recent and cutting-edge biological scientific discoveries of our present time. This alternative explanation gives us an insight into past
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Our Animal Connection

What Sapiens Can Learn from Other Species

by Michael Hehenberger, Zhi Xia ...

This book covers the many ways humans benefit from interactions with other living species. By studying animals of all kinds and sizes, from microbial organisms to elephants and whales, we can learn about their adaptations to extreme conditions on the planet Earth, about the evolutionary development of specialized capabilities, and about their ways of defending themselves against predators and ... Read more

$79.99 USD

This book covers the many ways humans benefit from interactions with other living species. By studying animals of all kinds and sizes, from microbial organisms to elephants and whales, we can learn about their adaptations to extreme conditions on the planet Earth, about the evolutionary development of specialized capabilities, and about their ways of defending themselves against predators and
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Species Diversity of Animals in Japan

Edited by Masaharu Motokawa, Hiroshi Kajihara ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book summarizes the status quo of the knowledge about the biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine animals that live in Japan. Consisting of some 6,800 islands that are arrayed for approximately 3,500 km from north to south, the Japanese archipelago has a complex history in a paleogeographic formation process over time and harbors rich flora and fauna. This work will contribute to ... Read more

$260.99 USD

This book summarizes the status quo of the knowledge about the biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine animals that live in Japan. Consisting of some 6,800 islands that are arrayed for approximately 3,500 km from north to south, the Japanese archipelago has a complex history in a paleogeographic formation process over time and harbors rich flora and fauna. This work will contribute to
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Rates of Evolution

A Quantitative Synthesis

by Philip D. Gingerich ...

How fast is evolution, and why does it matter? The rate of evolution, and whether it is gradual or punctuated, is a hotly debated topic among biologists and paleontologists. This book compiles and compares examples of evolution from laboratory, field, and fossil record studies, analyzing them to extract their underlying rates. It concludes that while change is slow when averaged over many ... Read more

$90.99 USD

How fast is evolution, and why does it matter? The rate of evolution, and whether it is gradual or punctuated, is a hotly debated topic among biologists and paleontologists. This book compiles and compares examples of evolution from laboratory, field, and fossil record studies, analyzing them to extract their underlying rates. It concludes that while change is slow when averaged over many
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Den største historie

by Julie Bang, Johan Olsen ...

Illustrated by Ina Korneliussen ...

Den største historie er en fortælling, der svarer på det allerstørste spørgsmål, som et barn kan stille – og som de færreste voksne tør prøve at svare på.11-årige Ava stiller altid mange spørgsmål, men en dag finder hun på det største, hun har stillet indtil nu: Hvad er et menneske?Heldigvis kender hun en, der kan hjælpe hende med at svare. Johan Olsen hedder han. Han er videnskabsmand og bor i ... Read more

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Den største historie er en fortælling, der svarer på det allerstørste spørgsmål, som et barn kan stille – og som de færreste voksne tør prøve at svare på.11-årige Ava stiller altid mange spørgsmål, men en dag finder hun på det største, hun har stillet indtil nu: Hvad er et menneske?Heldigvis kender hun en, der kan hjælpe hende med at svare. Johan Olsen hedder han. Han er videnskabsmand og bor i
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Darwin's Historical Sketch

An Examination of the 'Preface' to the Origin of Species

by Curtis N. Johnson ...

Charles Darwin's "Historical Sketch" has appeared as a preface to nearly every authorized edition of Darwin's Origin of Species since the second English edition was published in 1860. The "Historical Sketch" provides a brief history of opinion about the species question as a prelude to Darwin's own independent contribution to the subject, but its provenance is somewhat obscure. While some previous ... Read more

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Charles Darwin's "Historical Sketch" has appeared as a preface to nearly every authorized edition of Darwin's Origin of Species since the second English edition was published in 1860. The "Historical Sketch" provides a brief history of opinion about the species question as a prelude to Darwin's own independent contribution to the subject, but its provenance is somewhat obscure. While some previous
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Muscles of Chordates

Development, Homologies, and Evolution

by Rui Diogo, Janine M. Ziermann, Julia Molnar, Natalia Siomava, Virginia Abdala ...

Chordates comprise lampreys, hagfishes, jawed fishes, and tetrapods, plus a variety of more unfamiliar and crucially important non-vertebrate animal lineages, such as lancelets and sea squirts. This will be the first book to synthesize, summarize, and provide high-quality illustrations to show what is known of the configuration, development, homology, and evolution of the muscles of all major ... Read more

$94.99 USD

Chordates comprise lampreys, hagfishes, jawed fishes, and tetrapods, plus a variety of more unfamiliar and crucially important non-vertebrate animal lineages, such as lancelets and sea squirts. This will be the first book to synthesize, summarize, and provide high-quality illustrations to show what is known of the configuration, development, homology, and evolution of the muscles of all major
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Evolutionary Biogeography of the Andean Region

by Juan J. Morrone ...

Series series CRC Biogeography Series
Key features:The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean regionIncludes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them. An extensive reference section serves as an entry point for more in-depth research on individual subjectsDiscusses the relationships between the areas, formulating hypotheses ... Read more

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Key features:The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean regionIncludes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them. An extensive reference section serves as an entry point for more in-depth research on individual subjectsDiscusses the relationships between the areas, formulating hypotheses
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Evolution by Natural Selection

Confidence, Evidence and the Gap

by Michaelis Michael ...

Series series Species and Systematics
A persistent argument among evolutionary biologists and philosophers revolves around the nature of natural selection. Evolution by Natural Selection: Confidence, Evidence and the Gap explores this argument by using a theory of persistence as an intentional foil to examine ways in which similar theories can be misunderstood. It discusses Charles Dar ... Read more

$70.99 USD

A persistent argument among evolutionary biologists and philosophers revolves around the nature of natural selection. Evolution by Natural Selection: Confidence, Evidence and the Gap explores this argument by using a theory of persistence as an intentional foil to examine ways in which similar theories can be misunderstood. It discusses Charles Dar
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Political Descent

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

by 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 ... Read more

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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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Tolstoy’s Family Prototypes in "War and Peace"

by Brett Cooke ...

Series series Evolution, Cognition, and the Arts
What were the consequences of Tolstoy’s unusual reliance on members of his family as source material for War and Peace? Did affection for close relatives influence depictions of these real prototypes in his fictional characters? Tolstoy used these models to consider his origins, to ponder alternative family histories, and to critique himself. Comparison of the novel and its fascinating drafts with ... Read more

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What were the consequences of Tolstoy’s unusual reliance on members of his family as source material for War and Peace? Did affection for close relatives influence depictions of these real prototypes in his fictional characters? Tolstoy used these models to consider his origins, to ponder alternative family histories, and to critique himself. Comparison of the novel and its fascinating drafts with
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Uma breve história da inteligência

evolução, IA e os cinco avanços que nosso cérebro fez

by Max S. Bennett ...

Translated by Eveline Machado ...

Na última década, as capacidades da inteligência artificial tornaram-se nossa realidade. A IA agora é capaz de produzir uma arte original, identificar tumores em imagens e até mesmo dirigir nossos carros. No entanto, o cérebro humano ainda realiza facilmente feitos intelectuais que não podemos replicar nos sistemas de IA. Como é possível que a IA possa vencer um grande mestre no xadrez, mas não ... Read more

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Na última década, as capacidades da inteligência artificial tornaram-se nossa realidade. A IA agora é capaz de produzir uma arte original, identificar tumores em imagens e até mesmo dirigir nossos carros. No entanto, o cérebro humano ainda realiza facilmente feitos intelectuais que não podemos replicar nos sistemas de IA. Como é possível que a IA possa vencer um grande mestre no xadrez, mas não
... Read more
Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma

Unveiling Prehistoric Pelycosaurs of Oklahoma's Lower Permian

by Richard C. Fox ...

In "Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma," Richard C. Fox presents a comprehensive examination of newly discovered species of pelycosaurs, crucial early amniotes that illustrate significant evolutionary developments during the Permian period. Through meticulous fossil analysis and detailed illustrations, Fox adopts a rigorous scientific approach that balances descriptive anatomy ... Read more

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In "Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma," Richard C. Fox presents a comprehensive examination of newly discovered species of pelycosaurs, crucial early amniotes that illustrate significant evolutionary developments during the Permian period. Through meticulous fossil analysis and detailed illustrations, Fox adopts a rigorous scientific approach that balances descriptive anatomy
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Evolution and Belief

Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist

by Robert J. Asher ...

Can a scientist believe in God? Does the ongoing debate between some evolutionists and evangelicals show that the two sides are irreconcilable? As a paleontologist and a religious believer, Robert Asher constantly confronts the perceived conflict between his occupation and his faith. In the course of his scientific work, he has found that no other theory comes close to Darwin's as an explanation ... Read more

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Can a scientist believe in God? Does the ongoing debate between some evolutionists and evangelicals show that the two sides are irreconcilable? As a paleontologist and a religious believer, Robert Asher constantly confronts the perceived conflict between his occupation and his faith. In the course of his scientific work, he has found that no other theory comes close to Darwin's as an explanation
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Cranial Osteology of the Hylid Frog, Smilisca baudini

Exploring the Evolutionary Significance of Frog Cranial Morphology

by Linda Trueb ...

In "Cranial Osteology of the Hylid Frog, Smilisca baudini," Linda Trueb meticulously examines the cranial anatomy of Smilisca baudini, a notable species within the Hylidae family. Trueb employs a detailed comparative analysis, integrating both morphological and evolutionary perspectives, which highlights the unique adaptations of this frog. Her rigorous approach is evident as she navigates the ... Read more

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In "Cranial Osteology of the Hylid Frog, Smilisca baudini," Linda Trueb meticulously examines the cranial anatomy of Smilisca baudini, a notable species within the Hylidae family. Trueb employs a detailed comparative analysis, integrating both morphological and evolutionary perspectives, which highlights the unique adaptations of this frog. Her rigorous approach is evident as she navigates the
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Nous, les humains

Un voyage de 40000 ans aux origines de la conscience

by Charles Foster ...

Translated by Marie-Hélène Ray ...

Quel genre de créature est un humain ? Si nous ne savons pas ce que nous sommes, comment pouvons-nous savoir comment agir ? C’est le point de départ de la nouvelle aventure intellectuelle de Charles Foster qui nous invite à un voyage de 40 000 ans aux origines de la conscience moderne. Il part en quête des raisons et des conditions de son émergence, quelque part au Paléolithique supérieur, en ... Read more

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Quel genre de créature est un humain ? Si nous ne savons pas ce que nous sommes, comment pouvons-nous savoir comment agir ? C’est le point de départ de la nouvelle aventure intellectuelle de Charles Foster qui nous invite à un voyage de 40 000 ans aux origines de la conscience moderne. Il part en quête des raisons et des conditions de son émergence, quelque part au Paléolithique supérieur, en
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The Philosophy of Human Evolution

by Michael Ruse ...

Series series Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He ... Read more

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This book provides a unique discussion of human evolution from a philosophical viewpoint, looking at the facts and interpretations since Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man. Michael Ruse explores such topics as the nature of scientific theories, the relationships between culture and biology, the problem of progress and the extent to which evolutionary issues pose problems for religious beliefs. He
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Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?

by Alfred Russel Wallace ...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?' is an essay that discusses the important question of whether traits acquired during an organism's life are passed on to the next generation. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the ... Read more

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This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1893 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Are Individually Acquired Characters Inherited?' is an essay that discusses the important question of whether traits acquired during an organism's life are passed on to the next generation. Alfred Russel Wallace was born on 8th January 1823 in the
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Invasion Genetics

The Baker and Stebbins Legacy

Edited by Spencer C. H. Barrett, Robert I. Colautti, Katrina M. Dlugosch, Loren H. Rieseberg ...

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the ... Read more

$69.00 USD

Invasion Genetics: the Baker & Stebbins legacy provides a state-of-the-art treatment of the evolutionary biology of invasive species, whilst also revisiting the historical legacy of one of the most important books in evolutionary biology: The Genetics of Colonizing Species, published in 1965 and edited by Herbert Baker and G. Ledyard Stebbins.This volume covers a range of topics concerned with the
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Quantitative Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Integrating models with data

by Otso Ovaskainen, Henrik Johan de Knegt, Maria del Mar Delgado ...

Series series Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution
This novel, interdisciplinary text achieves an integration of empirical data and theory with the aid of mathematical models and statistical methods. The emphasis throughout is on spatial ecology and evolution, especially on the interplay between environmental heterogeneity and biological processes. The book provides a coherent theme by interlinking the modelling approaches used for different ... Read more

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This novel, interdisciplinary text achieves an integration of empirical data and theory with the aid of mathematical models and statistical methods. The emphasis throughout is on spatial ecology and evolution, especially on the interplay between environmental heterogeneity and biological processes. The book provides a coherent theme by interlinking the modelling approaches used for different
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Darwinism and Pragmatism

William James on Evolution and Self-Transformation

by Lucas McGranahan ...

Series series History and Philosophy of Biology
Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection challenges our very sense of belonging in the world. Unlike prior evolutionary theories, Darwinism construes species as mutable historical products of a blind process that serves no inherent purpose. It also represents a distinctly modern kind of fallible science that relies on statistical evidence and is not verifiable by simple laboratory experiments. ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Charles Darwin’s theory of natural selection challenges our very sense of belonging in the world. Unlike prior evolutionary theories, Darwinism construes species as mutable historical products of a blind process that serves no inherent purpose. It also represents a distinctly modern kind of fallible science that relies on statistical evidence and is not verifiable by simple laboratory experiments.
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Reproductive Ecology and Human Evolution

Edited by Peter T. Ellison ...

Series series Evolutionary Foundations of Human Behavior Series
The study of human reproductive ecology represents an important new development in human evolutionary biology. Its focus is on the physiology of human reproduction and evidence of adaptation, and hence the action of natural selection, in that domain. But at the same time the study of human reproductive ecology provides an important perspective on the historical process of human evolution, a lens ... Read more

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The study of human reproductive ecology represents an important new development in human evolutionary biology. Its focus is on the physiology of human reproduction and evidence of adaptation, and hence the action of natural selection, in that domain. But at the same time the study of human reproductive ecology provides an important perspective on the historical process of human evolution, a lens
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