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New Directions in Lemur Studies

Edición de 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 ... Leer más

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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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造物主的12个印记

从理性与证据认识神

de fingerofthomas ...

这是一本写给"认真思考者"的书,而非只写给信徒市面上不乏护教书籍,但许多要么过于学术艰深,要么流于情感呼吁。本书选择了一条不同的路:用常识、逻辑与可验证的证据说话。作者 fingerofthomas 以高中程度即可理解的语言,辅以日常生活的比喻、向读者发问的对话方式,以及一步步收束为三段论的严谨推理,带领每一位"愿意诚实面对证据的人"——无论你是基督徒、慕道者、不可知论者还是无神论者——重新检视一个我们常常回避、却最为根本的问题:这个世界,真的只是偶然的产物吗?第一部:创造主必然存在的七个客观证据本书并非从"圣经怎么说"出发,而是从我们每个人都无法回避的现实出发:意识与自由意志——如果一切只是物理与化学反应,"你"这个能思考、能选择的主体从何而来?客观道德——为何"虐待儿童是错的"不仅是个人偏好?本书引用 Sapolsky、Rosenberg、Singer 等无... ... Leer más

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这是一本写给"认真思考者"的书,而非只写给信徒市面上不乏护教书籍,但许多要么过于学术艰深,要么流于情感呼吁。本书选择了一条不同的路:用常识、逻辑与可验证的证据说话。作者 fingerofthomas 以高中程度即可理解的语言,辅以日常生活的比喻、向读者发问的对话方式,以及一步步收束为三段论的严谨推理,带领每一位"愿意诚实面对证据的人"——无论你是基督徒、慕道者、不可知论者还是无神论者——重新检视一个我们常常回避、却最为根本的问题:这个世界,真的只是偶然的产物吗?第一部:创造主必然存在的七个客观证据本书并非从"圣经怎么说"出发,而是从我们每个人都无法回避的现实出发:意识与自由意志——如果一切只是物理与化学反应,"你"这个能思考、能选择的主体从何而来?客观道德——为何"虐待儿童是错的"不仅是个人偏好?本书引用 Sapolsky、Rosenberg、Singer 等无...
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Trait-Mediated Indirect Interactions

Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives

Edición de Takayuki Ohgushi, Oswald Schmitz, Robert D. Holt ...

Series series Ecological Reviews
There is increasing evidence that the structure and functioning of ecological communities and ecosystems are strongly influenced by flexible traits of individuals within species. A deep understanding of how trait flexibility alters direct and indirect species interactions is crucial for addressing key issues in basic and applied ecology. This book provides an integrated perspective on the ... Leer más

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There is increasing evidence that the structure and functioning of ecological communities and ecosystems are strongly influenced by flexible traits of individuals within species. A deep understanding of how trait flexibility alters direct and indirect species interactions is crucial for addressing key issues in basic and applied ecology. This book provides an integrated perspective on the
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Charles Darwin

de Grant Allen ...

After a career in the academy, Canadian-born Grant Allen struck out on his own to make his name as a writer. His early focus was on scientific topics, though he later expanded into fiction, as well. Allen was an early proponent of Darwin's theory of evolution and helped to popularize the idea through his writing. His biography Charles Darwin is an engaging and comprehensive look at the scientist's ... Leer más

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After a career in the academy, Canadian-born Grant Allen struck out on his own to make his name as a writer. His early focus was on scientific topics, though he later expanded into fiction, as well. Allen was an early proponent of Darwin's theory of evolution and helped to popularize the idea through his writing. His biography Charles Darwin is an engaging and comprehensive look at the scientist's
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Baby Wars

Parenthood and Family Strife

de Robin Baker, Elizabeth Oram ...

First published in 1998, Baby Wars was the second title in a controversial trilogy of books which placed the past, present and future of human reproduction under the microscope of evolutionary biology. Baby Wars itself was focussed on parenthood and family strife, and attracted such international interest that it was translated into eight different languages. This digital English edition, with a ... Leer más

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First published in 1998, Baby Wars was the second title in a controversial trilogy of books which placed the past, present and future of human reproduction under the microscope of evolutionary biology. Baby Wars itself was focussed on parenthood and family strife, and attracted such international interest that it was translated into eight different languages. This digital English edition, with a
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The Darwinian Tradition in Context

Research Programs in Evolutionary Biology

Edición de Richard G. Delisle ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The main goal of this book is to put the Darwinian tradition in context by raising questions such as: How should it be defined? Did it interact with other research programs? Were there any research programs that developed largely independently of the Darwinian tradition? Accordingly, the contributing authors explicitly explore the nature of the relationship between the Darwinian tradition and ... Leer más

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The main goal of this book is to put the Darwinian tradition in context by raising questions such as: How should it be defined? Did it interact with other research programs? Were there any research programs that developed largely independently of the Darwinian tradition? Accordingly, the contributing authors explicitly explore the nature of the relationship between the Darwinian tradition and
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ADVANCED TREATMENT FOR FRAGILE X SYNDROME: APOMETRY, NLP, REGRESSION AND HYPNOSIS

de Edenilson Brandl, Thor Otto Alexsander ...

In the realm of medical advancement and holistic healing, the pursuit of understanding and addressing genetic conditions has led to a remarkable convergence of science, spirituality, and alternative therapies. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," delves into a profound exploration of healing techniques that extend beyond conventional ... Leer más

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In the realm of medical advancement and holistic healing, the pursuit of understanding and addressing genetic conditions has led to a remarkable convergence of science, spirituality, and alternative therapies. This book, "Advanced Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome: Apometry, NLP, Regression, and Hypnosis," delves into a profound exploration of healing techniques that extend beyond conventional
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Time and Science

Volume 1: The Metaphysics of Time and Its Evolution

de Carlo Rovelli, Rémy Lestienne, Paul A Harris ...

In this volume, 12 eminent scientists and philosophers engage in fundamental, perennial questions about time: Does time exist? Is 'time' a single or multiple entity? Is it possible to reconcile contradictory notions of time, such as subjective and objective, metaphysics and physics, McTaggart's A series and B series, or presentism and eternalism? Does the Special Theory of Relativity dictate a ... Leer más

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In this volume, 12 eminent scientists and philosophers engage in fundamental, perennial questions about time: Does time exist? Is 'time' a single or multiple entity? Is it possible to reconcile contradictory notions of time, such as subjective and objective, metaphysics and physics, McTaggart's A series and B series, or presentism and eternalism? Does the Special Theory of Relativity dictate a
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Modelling Perception with Artificial Neural Networks

Edición de Colin R. Tosh, Graeme D. Ruxton ...

Studies of the evolution of animal signals and sensory behaviour have more recently shifted from considering 'extrinsic' (environmental) determinants to 'intrinsic' (physiological) ones. The drive behind this change has been the increasing availability of neural network models. With contributions from experts in the field, this book provides a complete survey of artificial neural networks. The ... Leer más

$139.99 USD

Studies of the evolution of animal signals and sensory behaviour have more recently shifted from considering 'extrinsic' (environmental) determinants to 'intrinsic' (physiological) ones. The drive behind this change has been the increasing availability of neural network models. With contributions from experts in the field, this book provides a complete survey of artificial neural networks. The
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Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology

de Robert James McLean Buchanan ...

Text-book of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the principles and practices of forensic medicine and toxicology, serving as an essential resource for medical students, practitioners, and legal professionals. The book systematically covers the medico-legal aspects of death, injury, and poisoning, providing detailed explanations of post ... Leer más

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Text-book of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide that delves into the principles and practices of forensic medicine and toxicology, serving as an essential resource for medical students, practitioners, and legal professionals. The book systematically covers the medico-legal aspects of death, injury, and poisoning, providing detailed explanations of post
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Die 101 wichtigsten Fragen - Evolution

de Thomas Junker ...

Series Libro 7033 - Beck'sche Reihe
Wie entstand das Leben? – Stammt der Mensch vom Affen ab? – Warum sterben Arten aus? – Was ist Darwinismus? – Warum gibt es Männer? – Was sagen die großen christlichen Kirchen zur Evolution? – Sind die Gene unser Schicksal? – Diese und viele andere Fragen beantwortet Thomas Junker knapp, kenntnisreich und leicht verständlich. Insgesamt bieten die 101 Fragen und Antworten, die nach Themenbereichen ... Leer más

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Wie entstand das Leben? – Stammt der Mensch vom Affen ab? – Warum sterben Arten aus? – Was ist Darwinismus? – Warum gibt es Männer? – Was sagen die großen christlichen Kirchen zur Evolution? – Sind die Gene unser Schicksal? – Diese und viele andere Fragen beantwortet Thomas Junker knapp, kenntnisreich und leicht verständlich. Insgesamt bieten die 101 Fragen und Antworten, die nach Themenbereichen
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My Thoughts on Biological Evolution

de Motoo Kimura ...

Traducido por Yoshio Tateno, Kenichi Aoki ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book, written by Motoo Kimura (1924–94), is a classic in evolutionary biology. In 1968, Kimura proposed the “neutral theory of molecular evolution”, which became the theoretical basis of modern evolutionary studies. After publishing his work in 1983 in the book “Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution”, Kimura wrote this book in 1988 for the general public. It was originally written in Japanese ... Leer más

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This book, written by Motoo Kimura (1924–94), is a classic in evolutionary biology. In 1968, Kimura proposed the “neutral theory of molecular evolution”, which became the theoretical basis of modern evolutionary studies. After publishing his work in 1983 in the book “Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution”, Kimura wrote this book in 1988 for the general public. It was originally written in Japanese
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Pecados muy humanos

Selección de ensayos

de Antonio Vélez ...

Nuestros pensamientos, deseos, dolores y emociones no son más que nuevas manifestaciones sensibles de la química. Más aún, los fantasmas de nuestros sueños, la conciencia y el alma vaporosa son meros subproductos de la magia de la química. Basta que un accidente perturbe las reacciones químicas del cerebro para que nuestro Yo, tan convencido de su eternidad, deje de existir, o se suma en un sueño ... Leer más

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Nuestros pensamientos, deseos, dolores y emociones no son más que nuevas manifestaciones sensibles de la química. Más aún, los fantasmas de nuestros sueños, la conciencia y el alma vaporosa son meros subproductos de la magia de la química. Basta que un accidente perturbe las reacciones químicas del cerebro para que nuestro Yo, tan convencido de su eternidad, deje de existir, o se suma en un sueño
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The Evolution of Obesity

de Michael L. Power, Jay Schulkin ...

In this sweeping exploration of the relatively recent obesity epidemic, Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin probe evolutionary biology, history, physiology, and medical science to uncover the causes of our growing girth. The unexpected answer? Our own evolutionary success.For most of the past few million years, our evolutionary ancestors' survival depended on being able to consume as much as ... Leer más

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In this sweeping exploration of the relatively recent obesity epidemic, Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin probe evolutionary biology, history, physiology, and medical science to uncover the causes of our growing girth. The unexpected answer? Our own evolutionary success.For most of the past few million years, our evolutionary ancestors' survival depended on being able to consume as much as
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Genetics, Evolution and Radiation

Crossing Borders, The Interdisciplinary Legacy of Nikolay W. Timofeeff-Ressovsky

Edición de Victoria L. Korogodina, Carmel E Mothersill, Sergey G. Inge-Vechtomov, Colin B. Seymour ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book is dedicated to the great scientist and outstanding individual Nikolay Wladimirovich Timofeeff-Ressovsky. The book brings together a number of brief stories/essays about Timofeeff-Ressovsky including “Stories told by himself”, and scientific chapters addressing his major research areas: genetics, radiobiology, radiation ecology and epidemiology, and evolution. Timofeeff-Ressovsky ... Leer más

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This book is dedicated to the great scientist and outstanding individual Nikolay Wladimirovich Timofeeff-Ressovsky. The book brings together a number of brief stories/essays about Timofeeff-Ressovsky including “Stories told by himself”, and scientific chapters addressing his major research areas: genetics, radiobiology, radiation ecology and epidemiology, and evolution. Timofeeff-Ressovsky
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The Hologenome Concept: Human, Animal and Plant Microbiota

de Eugene Rosenberg, Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Groundbreaking research over the last 10 years has given rise to the hologenome concept of evolution. This concept posits that the holobiont (host plus all of its associated microorganisms) and its hologenome (sum of the genetic information of the host and its symbiotic microorganisms), acting in concert, function as a unique biological entity and therefore as a level of selection in evolution.All ... Leer más

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Groundbreaking research over the last 10 years has given rise to the hologenome concept of evolution. This concept posits that the holobiont (host plus all of its associated microorganisms) and its hologenome (sum of the genetic information of the host and its symbiotic microorganisms), acting in concert, function as a unique biological entity and therefore as a level of selection in evolution.All
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Por qué hay que evitar a la especie humana: Guía para civilizaciones extraterrestres

de Julien Lezare ...

¿Por qué querrían los extraterrestres conocernos?A menudo nos preguntamos si existe vida inteligente más allá de la Tierra.Pero rara vez planteamos la pregunta más obvia: ¿realmente merece la pena conocernos?Imaginemos una civilización alienígena que descubre la Tierra por primera vez.Lo que vería sería una especie caótica, fascinante, pero sobre todo inquietante.Podrían decidir mantener las ... Leer más

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¿Por qué querrían los extraterrestres conocernos?A menudo nos preguntamos si existe vida inteligente más allá de la Tierra.Pero rara vez planteamos la pregunta más obvia: ¿realmente merece la pena conocernos?Imaginemos una civilización alienígena que descubre la Tierra por primera vez.Lo que vería sería una especie caótica, fascinante, pero sobre todo inquietante.Podrían decidir mantener las
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Multicellular Animals

Volume III: Order in Nature - System Made by Man

Traducido por Richard Dunmur ...

de Peter Ax ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
$143.99 USD
Charles Darwin's Shorter Publications, 1829–1883

de John van Wyhe ...

Charles Darwin's words first appeared in print as a student at Christ's College, Cambridge in 1829, and in almost every subsequent year of his life he published essays, articles, letters to editors, or other brief works. These shorter publications contain a wealth of valuable material. They represent an important part of the Darwin visible to the Victorian public, alongside his ever present sense ... Leer más

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Charles Darwin's words first appeared in print as a student at Christ's College, Cambridge in 1829, and in almost every subsequent year of his life he published essays, articles, letters to editors, or other brief works. These shorter publications contain a wealth of valuable material. They represent an important part of the Darwin visible to the Victorian public, alongside his ever present sense
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Old Questions and Young Approaches to Animal Evolution

Edición de José M. Martín-Durán, Bruno C. Vellutini ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Animal evolution has always been at the core of Biology, but even today many fundamental questions remain open. The field of animal ‘evo-devo’ is leveraging recent technical and conceptual advances in development, paleontology, genomics and transcriptomics to propose radically different answers to traditional evolutionary controversies.This book is divided into four parts, each of which approaches ... Leer más

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Animal evolution has always been at the core of Biology, but even today many fundamental questions remain open. The field of animal ‘evo-devo’ is leveraging recent technical and conceptual advances in development, paleontology, genomics and transcriptomics to propose radically different answers to traditional evolutionary controversies.This book is divided into four parts, each of which approaches
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Astrobiological Realities versus Extraterrestrial Lore

A Cross-Referential Analysis of Exoplanetary Viability and Ufological Claims

de Spring Jayson ...

Astrobiological Realities versus Extraterrestrial Lore: A Cross-Referential Analysis of Exoplanetary Viability and Ufological ClaimsWe stand at a monumental crossroads. On one side, observational astrophysics, leveraging the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), has confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets, identifying dozens of potentially habitable worlds in ... Leer más

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Astrobiological Realities versus Extraterrestrial Lore: A Cross-Referential Analysis of Exoplanetary Viability and Ufological ClaimsWe stand at a monumental crossroads. On one side, observational astrophysics, leveraging the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), has confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets, identifying dozens of potentially habitable worlds in
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The Correspondence of Charles Darwin: Volume 22, 1874

de Charles Darwin ...

Series series The Correspondence of Charles Darwin
This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world and to discuss his emerging ... Leer más

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This volume is part of the definitive edition of letters written by and to Charles Darwin, the most celebrated naturalist of the nineteenth century. Notes and appendixes put these fascinating and wide-ranging letters in context, making the letters accessible to both scholars and general readers. Darwin depended on correspondence to collect data from all over the world and to discuss his emerging
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Primates

An Introduction

de Alfred L. Rosenberger ...

This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to primates. It provides both a survey and synthesis of primate history, biology, and behavior. As a survey, it offers a focused review of living and extinct primates in regional and community frameworks. As a synthesis, it applies the community perspective in a unique way to explore primates’ adaptive diversity in the context of how ... Leer más

$55.99 USD

This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to primates. It provides both a survey and synthesis of primate history, biology, and behavior. As a survey, it offers a focused review of living and extinct primates in regional and community frameworks. As a synthesis, it applies the community perspective in a unique way to explore primates’ adaptive diversity in the context of how
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The Evolution of Human Wisdom

de Marcus Baynes-Rock, Dylan Belton, Ben Campbell, Stewart Clem, Julia Feder, Craig Iffland, Marc Kissel, Adam Willows, Agustín Fuentes0, Celia Deane-Drummond1 ...

This volume addresses key questions about the puzzle of human origins by focusing on a topic that is largely unexplored thus far, namely, the evolution of human wisdom. How can we best understand the human capacity for wisdom, where did it come from, and how did it emerge? It explores lines of convergence and divergence between Christian theology and evolutionary anthropology in its search to ... Leer más

$105.99 USD

This volume addresses key questions about the puzzle of human origins by focusing on a topic that is largely unexplored thus far, namely, the evolution of human wisdom. How can we best understand the human capacity for wisdom, where did it come from, and how did it emerge? It explores lines of convergence and divergence between Christian theology and evolutionary anthropology in its search to
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