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Invasion Genetics

The Baker and Stebbins Legacy

Edición de 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 ... Leer más

$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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Mémoire sur les plis cérébraux de l'homme et des primatès

Édition enrichie.

de Pierre-Louis Gratiolet, Adam Chauvet ...

Dans son ouvrage "Mémoire sur les plis cérébraux de l'homme et des primatès", Pierre-Louis Gratiolet propose une analyse approfondie de la structure cérébrale des primates, en particulier celle de l'homme. Ce texte, écrit dans un style à la fois scientifique et poétique, se situe à la croisée de l'anatomie, de la neurologie et de l'évolution, plongeant le lecteur dans les méandres de la pensée ... Leer más

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Dans son ouvrage "Mémoire sur les plis cérébraux de l'homme et des primatès", Pierre-Louis Gratiolet propose une analyse approfondie de la structure cérébrale des primates, en particulier celle de l'homme. Ce texte, écrit dans un style à la fois scientifique et poétique, se situe à la croisée de l'anatomie, de la neurologie et de l'évolution, plongeant le lecteur dans les méandres de la pensée
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The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man

de Ernst Haeckel ...

In "The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man," Ernst Haeckel presents a compelling synthesis of contemporary scientific thought, integrating findings from paleontology, anthropology, and embryology to advocate for Darwinian evolution. Haeckel's literary style is both eloquent and accessible, employing vivid illustrations to elucidate complex concepts. The book's context is rooted ... Leer más

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In "The Last Link: Our Present Knowledge of the Descent of Man," Ernst Haeckel presents a compelling synthesis of contemporary scientific thought, integrating findings from paleontology, anthropology, and embryology to advocate for Darwinian evolution. Haeckel's literary style is both eloquent and accessible, employing vivid illustrations to elucidate complex concepts. The book's context is rooted
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The Gospel of Evolution

From "The Atheistic Platform", Twelve Lectures

de Edward B. Aveling ...

In "The Gospel of Evolution," Edward B. Aveling presents a groundbreaking synthesis of evolutionary theory and its implications for morality, religion, and society. Aveling approaches the topic with a clear, persuasive prose style that resonates with the ethos of the late 19th century, a period marked by burgeoning scientific inquiry and social reform. He meticulously examines the intersection of ... Leer más

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In "The Gospel of Evolution," Edward B. Aveling presents a groundbreaking synthesis of evolutionary theory and its implications for morality, religion, and society. Aveling approaches the topic with a clear, persuasive prose style that resonates with the ethos of the late 19th century, a period marked by burgeoning scientific inquiry and social reform. He meticulously examines the intersection of
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Genetic and Evolutionary Computing

Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, October 21-23, 2021, Jilin, China

Edición de Shu-Chuan Chu, Jerry Chun-Wei Lin, Jianpo Li, Jeng-Shyang Pan ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book contains selected papers presented at ICGEC 2021, the 14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, held from October 21-23, 2021 in Jilin City, China. The conference was technically co-sponsored by Springer, Northeast Electric Power University Fujian University of Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, and Western Norway University of Applied ... Leer más

$215.09 USD

This book contains selected papers presented at ICGEC 2021, the 14th International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Computing, held from October 21-23, 2021 in Jilin City, China. The conference was technically co-sponsored by Springer, Northeast Electric Power University Fujian University of Technology, Shandong University of Science and Technology, and Western Norway University of Applied
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The Origin of Vertebrates

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Evolutionary Journey of Vertebrates

de Walter Holbrook Gaskell, Ethan West ...

In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and ... Leer más

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In "The Origin of Vertebrates," Walter Holbrook Gaskell presents a meticulously researched examination of vertebrate evolution, seamlessly integrating anatomical studies with embryological findings. Through a detailed exploration of fossil records and comparative morphology, Gaskell elucidates the complex relationships among various vertebrate groups. His literary style is both analytical and
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Ethnobotany of Mexico

Interactions of People and Plants in Mesoamerica

Edición de Rafael Lira, Alejandro Casas, José Blancas ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book reviews the history, current state of knowledge, and different research approaches and techniques of studies on interactions between humans and plants in an important area of agriculture and ongoing plant domestication: Mesoamerica. Leading scholars and key research groups in Mexico discuss essential topics as well as contributions from international research groups that have conducted ... Leer más

$296.09 USD

This book reviews the history, current state of knowledge, and different research approaches and techniques of studies on interactions between humans and plants in an important area of agriculture and ongoing plant domestication: Mesoamerica. Leading scholars and key research groups in Mexico discuss essential topics as well as contributions from international research groups that have conducted
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Force of Nature

Understanding Evolution's Deepest Logic-and Putting It to Use

de Owen D. Jones ...

An eye-opening exploration of natural selection’s power and how it can help human society flourish.Most of us learned about natural selection in our school days and remember the basics of how it drives evolution, plus a few of its everyday implications, like the risks of overusing antibiotics. Yet deep misconceptions about evolution and natural selection abound—even, studies show, among medical ... Leer más

$21.89 USD

An eye-opening exploration of natural selection’s power and how it can help human society flourish.Most of us learned about natural selection in our school days and remember the basics of how it drives evolution, plus a few of its everyday implications, like the risks of overusing antibiotics. Yet deep misconceptions about evolution and natural selection abound—even, studies show, among medical
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Evolutionstheorie im Wandel

Ist Darwin überholt?

de Axel Lange ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Die klassische Evolutionstheorie ist unvollständig. Zwar ist die heutige Theorie, die auf Darwin basiert, anhaltend erfolgreich. Doch auf viele Fragen bietet sie keine Erklärung. Welche Vererbungsformen existieren neben der genetischen? Wie entstehen komplexe Variationen im Embryo und evolutionäre Innovationen, z.B. Vogelfeder oder Schildkrötenpanzer? Wie wirkt die Umwelt auf die Entwicklung der ... Leer más

$31.49 USD

Die klassische Evolutionstheorie ist unvollständig. Zwar ist die heutige Theorie, die auf Darwin basiert, anhaltend erfolgreich. Doch auf viele Fragen bietet sie keine Erklärung. Welche Vererbungsformen existieren neben der genetischen? Wie entstehen komplexe Variationen im Embryo und evolutionäre Innovationen, z.B. Vogelfeder oder Schildkrötenpanzer? Wie wirkt die Umwelt auf die Entwicklung der
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Voetstuk

De bescheiden oorsprong van de mens

de Mark Nelissen ...

Mensen beschouwen zichzelf als superieur. We plaatsen onszelf op een voetstuk, verheven boven de rest van de levende wereld. Daardoor nemen we het vaak niet zo nauw met dierenwelzijn en het milieu. Nochtans wordt ons gedrag sterk verklaard door onze evolutie en hebben we dezelfde achtergrond als alle andere dieren. Een beter begrip daarvan kan ons nederiger maken, schrijft Mark Nelissen. In ... Leer más

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Mensen beschouwen zichzelf als superieur. We plaatsen onszelf op een voetstuk, verheven boven de rest van de levende wereld. Daardoor nemen we het vaak niet zo nauw met dierenwelzijn en het milieu. Nochtans wordt ons gedrag sterk verklaard door onze evolutie en hebben we dezelfde achtergrond als alle andere dieren. Een beter begrip daarvan kan ons nederiger maken, schrijft Mark Nelissen. In
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Evolução Espontânea

de Bruce H. Lipton ...

Evolução Espontânea oferece um ponto de vista animador sobre o destino da humanidade e é um desses livros que podem mudar a visão do mundo. Com pitadas de humor espiritual e sólidos conhecimentos científicos, Bruce Lipton e Steve Bhaerman apresentamuma versão diferente a respeito da civilização que surge diante de nós. Ao levarem o leitor para além da análise do colapso das economias ou da ... Leer más

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Evolução Espontânea oferece um ponto de vista animador sobre o destino da humanidade e é um desses livros que podem mudar a visão do mundo. Com pitadas de humor espiritual e sólidos conhecimentos científicos, Bruce Lipton e Steve Bhaerman apresentamuma versão diferente a respeito da civilização que surge diante de nós. Ao levarem o leitor para além da análise do colapso das economias ou da
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Common Chinese Materia Medica

Volume 7

Edición de Huagu Ye, Chuyuan Li, Wencai Ye, Feiyan Zeng ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
This seventh volume describes 247 species of 9 families of medicinal plants, which are commonly used in Chinese medicine. The most important species are Adina rubella, Gardenia jasminoides, Hedyotis diffusa, Morinda officinalis, Rubia cordifolia, Uncaria hirsuta, Uncaria macrophylla, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Uncaria sessilifructus, Uncaria sinensis of Rubiaceae; Lonicera confusa, Lonicera hypoglauca ... Leer más

$134.09 USD

This seventh volume describes 247 species of 9 families of medicinal plants, which are commonly used in Chinese medicine. The most important species are Adina rubella, Gardenia jasminoides, Hedyotis diffusa, Morinda officinalis, Rubia cordifolia, Uncaria hirsuta, Uncaria macrophylla, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Uncaria sessilifructus, Uncaria sinensis of Rubiaceae; Lonicera confusa, Lonicera hypoglauca
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Survival

Evolutionary Rules for Intelligent Species Survival

de Samuel Layne ...

Series Libro 1 - Survival
2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS - FINALIST (NATURE/ENVIRONMENT)2020 14TH ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - FINALISTHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not ... Leer más

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2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS - FINALIST (NATURE/ENVIRONMENT)2020 14TH ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - FINALISTHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not
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L'ombra dell'uomo

de Jane Goodall ...

Traducido por Helena Colombini, Federica Frasca ...

Nel 1960, a ventisei anni, Jane Goodall arriva sulle rive del lago Tanganica per studiare il comportamento degli scimpanzé. Ci vorrà più di un anno – vissuto lottando contro la malaria, i pericoli della foresta e la diffidenza dei primati – perché gli scimpanzé si abituino alla presenza dell’intrusa, fino ad accettarla come una di loro. La giovane etologa inizia così ad annotare le abitudini e gli ... Leer más

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Nel 1960, a ventisei anni, Jane Goodall arriva sulle rive del lago Tanganica per studiare il comportamento degli scimpanzé. Ci vorrà più di un anno – vissuto lottando contro la malaria, i pericoli della foresta e la diffidenza dei primati – perché gli scimpanzé si abituino alla presenza dell’intrusa, fino ad accettarla come una di loro. La giovane etologa inizia così ad annotare le abitudini e gli
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Brazilian Sand Flies

Biology, Taxonomy, Medical Importance and Control

Edición de Elizabeth F. Rangel, Jeffrey J. Shaw ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This is the first English-language book dedicated to Brazilian sand flies and their medical importance. No other country has so many species of these haematophagous insects as Brazil and their diversity has reached an astonishing level. The book contains comprehensive chapters, written by Brazilian experts on their regional distribution, their ecology and their importance as vectors of pathogens ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

This is the first English-language book dedicated to Brazilian sand flies and their medical importance. No other country has so many species of these haematophagous insects as Brazil and their diversity has reached an astonishing level. The book contains comprehensive chapters, written by Brazilian experts on their regional distribution, their ecology and their importance as vectors of pathogens
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Évolution biologique, Évolution culturelle

de Luca Cavalli-Sforza ...

Comment une culture se conserve-t-elle et se transmet-elle ? Des différences génétiques ne pèsent-elles pas sur la culture ? Comment expliquer la stabilité des cultures ou au contraire leurs différences et la nouveauté ? Ce livre ose un parallèle entre évolution biologique et évolution culturelle. Certains mécanismes et facteurs évolutifs comme la mutation, la sélection, la migration seraient ... Leer más

$24.49 USD

Comment une culture se conserve-t-elle et se transmet-elle ? Des différences génétiques ne pèsent-elles pas sur la culture ? Comment expliquer la stabilité des cultures ou au contraire leurs différences et la nouveauté ? Ce livre ose un parallèle entre évolution biologique et évolution culturelle. Certains mécanismes et facteurs évolutifs comme la mutation, la sélection, la migration seraient
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Positive Evolutionary Psychology

Darwin's Guide to Living a Richer Life

de 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 ... Leer más

$42.29 USD

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
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Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Herbivore Interaction

Edición de Juan Núñez-Farfán, Pedro Luis Valverde ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Plant-herbivore interactions are a central topic in evolutionary ecology. Historically, their study has been a cornerstone for coevolutionary theory. Starting from classic ecological studies at the phenotypic level, it has since expanded to molecular and genomic approaches. After a historical perspective, the book’s subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics: from populations to ecosystems; ... Leer más

$170.09 USD

Plant-herbivore interactions are a central topic in evolutionary ecology. Historically, their study has been a cornerstone for coevolutionary theory. Starting from classic ecological studies at the phenotypic level, it has since expanded to molecular and genomic approaches. After a historical perspective, the book’s subsequent chapters cover a wide range of topics: from populations to ecosystems;
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Una serie di fortunati eventi

Il caso e la nascita della Terra, della vita e di tutti noi

de Sean B. Carroll ...

Traducido por Allegra Panini ...

Com'è nata la vita? Perché il mondo è così come lo conosciamo? E cosa c'entriamo noi, in tutto questo? C'è una ragione, un disegno, per tutto ciò che è accaduto e accade tuttora, o siamo in balia del caso? Filosofi e teologi hanno riflettuto su queste domande per secoli, ma negli ultimi settant'anni anche discipline scientifiche come biologia, genetica e geologia si sono interrogate e ci hanno ... Leer más

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Com'è nata la vita? Perché il mondo è così come lo conosciamo? E cosa c'entriamo noi, in tutto questo? C'è una ragione, un disegno, per tutto ciò che è accaduto e accade tuttora, o siamo in balia del caso? Filosofi e teologi hanno riflettuto su queste domande per secoli, ma negli ultimi settant'anni anche discipline scientifiche come biologia, genetica e geologia si sono interrogate e ci hanno
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Worms in Motion

How Tiny Creatures Reveal the Deep History of Animal Life

de Nora F. Mercer ...

Series Libro 3 - The Nature Files
Worms in Motion shows why some of the simplest animals on Earth are among the most revealing. In clear, accessible language, Nora F. Mercer explains how worm-like bodies help scientists investigate the deep history of animal life, from the earliest movements to the origins of body plans, symmetry, and support structures. Rather than treating worms as biological footnotes, this book places them at ... Leer más

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Worms in Motion shows why some of the simplest animals on Earth are among the most revealing. In clear, accessible language, Nora F. Mercer explains how worm-like bodies help scientists investigate the deep history of animal life, from the earliest movements to the origins of body plans, symmetry, and support structures. Rather than treating worms as biological footnotes, this book places them at
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The Lymnaeidae

A Handbook on Their Natural History and Parasitological Significance

Edición de Maxim V. Vinarski, Antonio A. Vázquez ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The Lymnaeidae (also known as ‘pond snails’) are a species-rich and globally distributed family of freshwater snails, many species of which are known to be hosts of parasitic trematodes (such as the liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica). Written by world-leading experts in the field, this book covers a wealth of topics ranging from the phylogeny and taxonomy of lymnaeid snails to their relationships ... Leer más

$197.09 USD

The Lymnaeidae (also known as ‘pond snails’) are a species-rich and globally distributed family of freshwater snails, many species of which are known to be hosts of parasitic trematodes (such as the liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica). Written by world-leading experts in the field, this book covers a wealth of topics ranging from the phylogeny and taxonomy of lymnaeid snails to their relationships
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Epigenetics, Development, Ecology and Evolution

Edición de Luis María Vaschetto ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

Epigenetic modifications comprise heritable gene expression changes that occur without alteration of the DNA sequence and 'co-act' with genetic factors to shape development processes and evolutionary trajectories. Multicellular organisms receive different types of environmental stimuli/stresses that trigger epigenetic modifications during development. These environmentally driven mechanisms
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Evolution from a Thermodynamic Perspective

Implications for Species Conservation and Agricultural Sustainability

de Carl F Jordan ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Survival of the fittest” is a tautology, because those that are “fit” are the ones that survive, but to survive, a species must be “fit”. Modern evolutionary theory avoids the problem by defining fitness as reproductive success, but the complexity of life that we see today could not have evolved based on selection that favors only reproductive ability. There is nothing inherent in reproductive ... Leer más

$152.09 USD

Survival of the fittest” is a tautology, because those that are “fit” are the ones that survive, but to survive, a species must be “fit”. Modern evolutionary theory avoids the problem by defining fitness as reproductive success, but the complexity of life that we see today could not have evolved based on selection that favors only reproductive ability. There is nothing inherent in reproductive
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Mycodegradation of Lignocelluloses

Edición de R. Naraian ...

Series series Fungal Biology
This book provides a knowledge-based view to the dynamic capabilities in an organization. The author integrates two existing views on gaining competitive advantage: the Knowledge View which suggests that the capability of organizations to learn faster than competitors is the only source of competitiveness; and the Dynamic Capability View which speculates that a fi rm’s competitive advantage rests ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

This book provides a knowledge-based view to the dynamic capabilities in an organization. The author integrates two existing views on gaining competitive advantage: the Knowledge View which suggests that the capability of organizations to learn faster than competitors is the only source of competitiveness; and the Dynamic Capability View which speculates that a fi rm’s competitive advantage rests
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