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Darwin's Camera

Art and Photography in the Theory of Evolution

de Phillip Prodger ...

Darwin's Camera tells the extraordinary story of how Charles Darwin changed the way pictures are seen and made. In his illustrated masterpiece, Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals (1871), Darwin introduced the idea of using photographs to illustrate a scientific theory--his was the first photographically illustrated science book ever published. Using photographs to depict fleeting ... Leer más

$71.99 USD

Darwin's Camera tells the extraordinary story of how Charles Darwin changed the way pictures are seen and made. In his illustrated masterpiece, Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals (1871), Darwin introduced the idea of using photographs to illustrate a scientific theory--his was the first photographically illustrated science book ever published. Using photographs to depict fleeting
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A Brief History of the Mind

From Apes to Intellect and Beyond

de William H. Calvin ...

This book looks back at the simpler versions of mental life in apes, Neanderthals, and our ancestors, back before our burst of creativity started 50,000 years ago. When you can't think about the future in much detail, you are trapped in a here-and-now existence with no "What if" and "Why me?" William H. Calvin takes stock of what we have now and then explains why we are nearing a crossroads, where ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

This book looks back at the simpler versions of mental life in apes, Neanderthals, and our ancestors, back before our burst of creativity started 50,000 years ago. When you can't think about the future in much detail, you are trapped in a here-and-now existence with no "What if" and "Why me?" William H. Calvin takes stock of what we have now and then explains why we are nearing a crossroads, where
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Darwin and Evolutionary Thought

Edición de Michael Ruse ...

This volume is a comprehensive reference work on the life, labors and influence of the great evolutionist Charles Darwin. With more than sixty essays written by an international group representing the leading scholars in the field, this is the definitive work on Darwin. It covers the background to Darwin's discovery of the theory of evolution through natural selection, the work he produced and his ... Leer más

$207.99 USD

This volume is a comprehensive reference work on the life, labors and influence of the great evolutionist Charles Darwin. With more than sixty essays written by an international group representing the leading scholars in the field, this is the definitive work on Darwin. It covers the background to Darwin's discovery of the theory of evolution through natural selection, the work he produced and his
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Adaptation and Evolution in Marine Environments, Volume 2

The Impacts of Global Change on Biodiversity

Edición de Cinzia Verde, Guido di Prisco ...

Series series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
The second volume of “Adaptation and Evolution in Marine Environments – The Impacts of Global Change on Biodiversity” from the series “From Pole to Pole” integrates the marine biology contribution of the first tome to the IPY 2007-2009, presenting overviews of organisms (from bacteria and ciliates to higher vertebrates) thriving on polar continental shelves, slopes and deep sea. The speed and ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

The second volume of “Adaptation and Evolution in Marine Environments – The Impacts of Global Change on Biodiversity” from the series “From Pole to Pole” integrates the marine biology contribution of the first tome to the IPY 2007-2009, presenting overviews of organisms (from bacteria and ciliates to higher vertebrates) thriving on polar continental shelves, slopes and deep sea. The speed and
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Stardust, Supernovae and the Molecules of Life

Might We All Be Aliens?

de Richard Boyd ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Where were the amino acids, the molecules of life, created: perhaps in a lightning storm in the early Earth, or perhaps elsewhere in the cosmos? This book argues that at least some of them must have been produced in the cosmos, and that the fact that the Earthly amino acids have a specific handedness provides an important clue for that explanation. The book discusses several models that purport to ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

Where were the amino acids, the molecules of life, created: perhaps in a lightning storm in the early Earth, or perhaps elsewhere in the cosmos? This book argues that at least some of them must have been produced in the cosmos, and that the fact that the Earthly amino acids have a specific handedness provides an important clue for that explanation. The book discusses several models that purport to
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Ethnoecology and Medicinal Plants of the Highland Maya

de John Richard Stepp ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Plants play a central role in human existence. Medicinal plants, in particular, have allowed for the continued survival of the human species. This book, based on over a decade of research in Southern Mexico with the Highland Maya, explores the relationship between medicinal plants, traditional ecological knowledge and the environment. The biodiversity of the region remains among the highest in the ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

Plants play a central role in human existence. Medicinal plants, in particular, have allowed for the continued survival of the human species. This book, based on over a decade of research in Southern Mexico with the Highland Maya, explores the relationship between medicinal plants, traditional ecological knowledge and the environment. The biodiversity of the region remains among the highest in the
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Common Sense vs Evolution

de Shane Anderson ...

Can Common-sense take down the idea of Evolution? It can. Can Evolution stand up against a few common-sense questions? It cannot.If evolution is taught as proven science, why hasn't science proven evolution? If evolution furthers life by natural selection, why did evolution create predators? If evolution is proven science, why is there a debate about every evolutionary achievement in the ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Can Common-sense take down the idea of Evolution? It can. Can Evolution stand up against a few common-sense questions? It cannot.If evolution is taught as proven science, why hasn't science proven evolution? If evolution furthers life by natural selection, why did evolution create predators? If evolution is proven science, why is there a debate about every evolutionary achievement in the
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Die Frühzeit des Menschen

Der Weg zum Homo sapiens

de Friedemann Schrenk ...

Afrika war die Wiege der Vor- und Urmenschen. Daher steht dieser Kontinent im Zentrum der Wissenschaft von den frühen Menschen, der Paläoanthropologie. Wo und wie Paläoanthropolog:innen arbeiten, welche Erkenntnisse sie bislang gewonnen haben und welche neuen Fragen sich aus den Resultaten ihrer Forschung für den modernen Menschen ergeben, wird in dem vorliegenden Band verständlich und spannend ... Leer más

$11.45 USD

Afrika war die Wiege der Vor- und Urmenschen. Daher steht dieser Kontinent im Zentrum der Wissenschaft von den frühen Menschen, der Paläoanthropologie. Wo und wie Paläoanthropolog:innen arbeiten, welche Erkenntnisse sie bislang gewonnen haben und welche neuen Fragen sich aus den Resultaten ihrer Forschung für den modernen Menschen ergeben, wird in dem vorliegenden Band verständlich und spannend
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Tændernes bevaring uden lægekunstens hjælp

de Alfred Bramsen ...

”Nutidsmennesket fører som alle ved, et helt igennem kunstigt liv. Oprindelig levede menneskene i naturen og tilbragte de 16 af døgnets timer i fri luft. Føden bestod af kød med sener og knogler, lidt eller slet ikke kogt, grov plantekost med hårde, kiselholdige stængler, desuden rødder og frugter, som var urensede, og som derfor fordrede en ret alvorlig knusning inden synkningen.”Tandlæge Alfred ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

”Nutidsmennesket fører som alle ved, et helt igennem kunstigt liv. Oprindelig levede menneskene i naturen og tilbragte de 16 af døgnets timer i fri luft. Føden bestod af kød med sener og knogler, lidt eller slet ikke kogt, grov plantekost med hårde, kiselholdige stængler, desuden rødder og frugter, som var urensede, og som derfor fordrede en ret alvorlig knusning inden synkningen.”Tandlæge Alfred
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Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective

Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos

de Mario Anthony Russo ...

Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective: Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos develops a new theological interpretation of evolutionary history. Exploring both secular and theological interpretations of evolutionary history, this new interpretation hinges on the similarities between individual redemption and the eschatological story of cosmic redemption as mediated by the Holy ... Leer más

$89.99 USD

Evolutionary History in Theological Perspective: Exploring the Scientific Story of the Cosmos develops a new theological interpretation of evolutionary history. Exploring both secular and theological interpretations of evolutionary history, this new interpretation hinges on the similarities between individual redemption and the eschatological story of cosmic redemption as mediated by the Holy
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Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature

Enriched edition.

de Thomas Henry Huxley, Liam Oakley ...

In "Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature," Thomas Henry Huxley employs a rigorous scientific approach to explore humanity's evolutionary roots. Written during the late Victorian era—a time of burgeoning scientific discovery—Huxley's work synthesizes paleontological evidence, anatomical observations, and comparative biology to argue that humans are part of the natural continuum of life. His ... Leer más

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In "Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature," Thomas Henry Huxley employs a rigorous scientific approach to explore humanity's evolutionary roots. Written during the late Victorian era—a time of burgeoning scientific discovery—Huxley's work synthesizes paleontological evidence, anatomical observations, and comparative biology to argue that humans are part of the natural continuum of life. His
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Hawkey's Atlas of Wild and Exotic Animal Haematology

de Jaime Samour, Mike Hart ...

This revised, updated and expanded edition of Christine Hawkey’s A Colour Atlas of Comparative Veterinary Haematology is bursting with high-quality images to aid identification of blood cells and haemoparasites in the different species commonly seen in private practice and zoological collections. It will assist veterinarians in the identification of normal and abnormal blood cells and in ... Leer más

$189.99 USD

This revised, updated and expanded edition of Christine Hawkey’s A Colour Atlas of Comparative Veterinary Haematology is bursting with high-quality images to aid identification of blood cells and haemoparasites in the different species commonly seen in private practice and zoological collections. It will assist veterinarians in the identification of normal and abnormal blood cells and in
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Fundamentos de A origem das especies

de Charles Darwin ...

Traducido por Lara Pimentel Anastacio ...

Os ensaios aqui reunidos, escritos em 1842 e 1844, revelam o subsolo de reflexões e aperfeiçoamentos que precedeu a publicação da obra magna de Charles Darwin, A origem das espécies, de 1859. Publicados em 1909, após cuidadosa edição feita por Francis Darwin, filho de Charles, evidenciam como a teoria darwinista passou por longo processo de decantação e aperfeiçoamento. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Os ensaios aqui reunidos, escritos em 1842 e 1844, revelam o subsolo de reflexões e aperfeiçoamentos que precedeu a publicação da obra magna de Charles Darwin, A origem das espécies, de 1859. Publicados em 1909, após cuidadosa edição feita por Francis Darwin, filho de Charles, evidenciam como a teoria darwinista passou por longo processo de decantação e aperfeiçoamento.
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Origins of Biogeography

The role of biological classification in early plant and animal geography

de Malte Christian Ebach ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
This book presents a revised history of early biogeography and investigates the split in taxonomic practice, between the classification of taxa and the classification of vegetation. It moves beyond the traditional belief that biogeography is born from a synthesis of Darwin and Wallace and focuses on the important pioneering work of earlier practitioners such as Zimmermann, Stromeyer, de Candolle ... Leer más

$49.99 USD

This book presents a revised history of early biogeography and investigates the split in taxonomic practice, between the classification of taxa and the classification of vegetation. It moves beyond the traditional belief that biogeography is born from a synthesis of Darwin and Wallace and focuses on the important pioneering work of earlier practitioners such as Zimmermann, Stromeyer, de Candolle
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Insect Diapause

de David L. Denlinger ...

Our highly seasonal world restricts insect activity to brief portions of the year. This feature necessitates a sophisticated interpretation of seasonal changes and enactment of mechanisms for bringing development to a halt and then reinitiating it when the inimical season is past. The dormant state of diapause serves to bridge the unfavourable seasons, and its timing provides a powerful mechanism ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

Our highly seasonal world restricts insect activity to brief portions of the year. This feature necessitates a sophisticated interpretation of seasonal changes and enactment of mechanisms for bringing development to a halt and then reinitiating it when the inimical season is past. The dormant state of diapause serves to bridge the unfavourable seasons, and its timing provides a powerful mechanism
... Leer más
Biology

Exploring the Depths of Biological Sciences

de Edmund B. Wilson ...

In "Biology," Edmund B. Wilson presents a comprehensive exploration of the intricate web of life, encapsulating the essence of biological principles through a rich tapestry of scientific inquiry and philosophical pondering. The book is meticulously structured, combining rigorous empirical research with engaging prose that illuminates complex ideas for the reader. Wilson'Äôs literary style is ... Leer más

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In "Biology," Edmund B. Wilson presents a comprehensive exploration of the intricate web of life, encapsulating the essence of biological principles through a rich tapestry of scientific inquiry and philosophical pondering. The book is meticulously structured, combining rigorous empirical research with engaging prose that illuminates complex ideas for the reader. Wilson'Äôs literary style is
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Эволюция. Классические идеи в свете новых открытий

de Александр Марков, Елена Наймарк ...

Series series Элементы (Россия)
Что такое польза? Как случайная мутация превращает аутсайдеров в процветающих победителей? Что важнее для эволюции — война или сотрудничество? Книга Александра Маркова и Елены Наймарк рассказывает о новейших исследованиях молекулярных генетиков и находках палеонтологов, которые дают ответы на эти и многие другие вопросы о видоизменениях в природе. Тысячи открытий, совершенных со времен Дарвина, ... Leer más

$8.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Что такое польза? Как случайная мутация превращает аутсайдеров в процветающих победителей? Что важнее для эволюции — война или сотрудничество? Книга Александра Маркова и Елены Наймарк рассказывает о новейших исследованиях молекулярных генетиков и находках палеонтологов, которые дают ответы на эти и многие другие вопросы о видоизменениях в природе. Тысячи открытий, совершенных со времен Дарвина,
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Seeing Opera Anew

A Cultural and Biological Perspective

de Joseph Cone ...

What people ultimately want from opera, audience research suggests, is to be absorbed in a story that engages their feelings, even moves them deeply, and that may lead them to insights about life and, perhaps, themselves.How and why can this combination of music and drama do that? What causes people to be moved by opera? How is it that people may become more informed about living and their own ... Leer más

$60.99 USD

What people ultimately want from opera, audience research suggests, is to be absorbed in a story that engages their feelings, even moves them deeply, and that may lead them to insights about life and, perhaps, themselves.How and why can this combination of music and drama do that? What causes people to be moved by opera? How is it that people may become more informed about living and their own
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Evolution and Fossil Record of African Proboscidea

de William J. Sanders ...

This book details the long, diverse, and complex phylogenetic history of elephants and their fossil relatives (the Proboscidea), whose origin is deeply embedded some 60 million years ago in Africa. Most of the major evolutionary events of proboscideans occurred in Africa, and these are examined in their geological, paleoecological, geographic, and faunal contexts. Updated information about feeding ... Leer más

$77.99 USD

This book details the long, diverse, and complex phylogenetic history of elephants and their fossil relatives (the Proboscidea), whose origin is deeply embedded some 60 million years ago in Africa. Most of the major evolutionary events of proboscideans occurred in Africa, and these are examined in their geological, paleoecological, geographic, and faunal contexts. Updated information about feeding
... Leer más
Life as Its Own Designer

Darwin's Origin and Western Thought

de Filip Grygar, László Hajnal, Karel Kleisner, Zdenek Kratochvíl, Zdenek Neubauer, Anton Markoš ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
It has been nearly 150 years since Darwin published On the Origin of Species, and his theory of natural selection still ignites a forest of heated debate between scientific fundamentalists on the one hand and religious fundamentalists on the other. But both sides actually agree more than they disagree, and what has long been needed is a third way to view evolution, one that focuses more on the ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

It has been nearly 150 years since Darwin published On the Origin of Species, and his theory of natural selection still ignites a forest of heated debate between scientific fundamentalists on the one hand and religious fundamentalists on the other. But both sides actually agree more than they disagree, and what has long been needed is a third way to view evolution, one that focuses more on the
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Clonality

The Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution of Sexual Abstinence in Vertebrate Animals

de John Avise ...

Approximately 99.9% of vertebrate species reproduce sexually. The exceptional 0.1% reproduce via asexual or clonal means, which vary wildly and are fascinating in their own right. In this book, John C. Avise describes the genetics, ecology, natural history, and evolution of the world's approximately 100 species of vertebrate animal that routinely display one form or another of clonal or quasi ... Leer más

$76.99 USD

Approximately 99.9% of vertebrate species reproduce sexually. The exceptional 0.1% reproduce via asexual or clonal means, which vary wildly and are fascinating in their own right. In this book, John C. Avise describes the genetics, ecology, natural history, and evolution of the world's approximately 100 species of vertebrate animal that routinely display one form or another of clonal or quasi
... Leer más
The Evolutionary Biology of Human Female Sexuality

de Randy Thornhill, Steven W. Gangestad ...

Research conducted in the last fifteen years has placed in question many of the traditional conclusions scholars have formed about human female sexuality. Though conventional wisdom asserts that womens estrus has been evolutionarily lost, Randy Thornhill and Steven W. Gangestad assert that it is present, though concealed. Women, they propose, therefore exhibit two sexualities each ovulatory ... Leer más

$50.99 USD

Research conducted in the last fifteen years has placed in question many of the traditional conclusions scholars have formed about human female sexuality. Though conventional wisdom asserts that womens estrus has been evolutionarily lost, Randy Thornhill and Steven W. Gangestad assert that it is present, though concealed. Women, they propose, therefore exhibit two sexualities each ovulatory
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Darwin's Dice

The Idea of Chance in the Thought of Charles Darwin

de Curtis Johnson ...

For evolutionary biologists, the concept of chance has always played a significant role in the formation of evolutionary theory. As far back as Greek antiquity, chance and "luck" were key factors in understanding the natural world. Chance is not just an important concept; it is an entire way of thinking about nature. And as Curtis Johnson shows, it is also one of the key ideas that separates ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

For evolutionary biologists, the concept of chance has always played a significant role in the formation of evolutionary theory. As far back as Greek antiquity, chance and "luck" were key factors in understanding the natural world. Chance is not just an important concept; it is an entire way of thinking about nature. And as Curtis Johnson shows, it is also one of the key ideas that separates
... Leer más
The Symbolic Species Evolved

Edición de Theresa Schilhab, Frederik Stjernfelt, Terrence Deacon ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This anthology is a compilation of the best contributions from Symbolic Species Conferences I, II (which took place in 2006, 2007).In 1997 the American anthropologist Terrence Deacon published The Symbolic Species: The Coevolution of Language and the Brain. The book is widely considered a seminal work in the subject of evolutionary cognition. However, Deacons book was the first step – further ... Leer más

$188.99 USD

This anthology is a compilation of the best contributions from Symbolic Species Conferences I, II (which took place in 2006, 2007).In 1997 the American anthropologist Terrence Deacon published The Symbolic Species: The Coevolution of Language and the Brain. The book is widely considered a seminal work in the subject of evolutionary cognition. However, Deacons book was the first step – further
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