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Evolution

A Developmental Approach

de Wallace Arthur ...

This book is aimed at students taking courses on evolution in universities and colleges. Its approach and its structure are very different from previously-published evolution texts. The core theme in this book is how evolution works by changing the course of embryonic and post-embryonic development. In other words, it is an evolution text that has been very much influenced by the new approach of ... Leer más

$106.00 USD

This book is aimed at students taking courses on evolution in universities and colleges. Its approach and its structure are very different from previously-published evolution texts. The core theme in this book is how evolution works by changing the course of embryonic and post-embryonic development. In other words, it is an evolution text that has been very much influenced by the new approach of
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Short Views on Insect Genomics and Proteomics

Insect Proteomics, Vol.2

Edición de Chandrasekar Raman, Marian R. Goldsmith, Tolulope A. Agunbiade ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Entomology is a super science, embracing interdisciplinary approaches in genomics, proteomics, and interdependent fields of biochemistry, physiology, molecular entomology, and biotechnology. An urgent need to manage available resources for the benefit of the planet and humankind has led to remarkable progress since publication of the fruit fly genome in 2000. “Short Views on Insect Genomics and ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

Entomology is a super science, embracing interdisciplinary approaches in genomics, proteomics, and interdependent fields of biochemistry, physiology, molecular entomology, and biotechnology. An urgent need to manage available resources for the benefit of the planet and humankind has led to remarkable progress since publication of the fruit fly genome in 2000. “Short Views on Insect Genomics and
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Remapping Biology with Goethe, Schelling, and Herder

Romanticizing Evolution

de Gregory Rupik ...

Series series History and Philosophy of Biology
Remapping Biology with Goethe, Schelling, and Herder recruits a Romantic philosophy of biology into contemporary debates to both integrate the theoretical implications of ecology, evolution, and development, and to contextualize the successes of the Modern Evolutionary Synthesis’s gene’s-eye-view of biology.The dominant philosophy of biology in the twentieth century was one developed within and ... Leer más

$64.99 USD

Remapping Biology with Goethe, Schelling, and Herder recruits a Romantic philosophy of biology into contemporary debates to both integrate the theoretical implications of ecology, evolution, and development, and to contextualize the successes of the Modern Evolutionary Synthesis’s gene’s-eye-view of biology.The dominant philosophy of biology in the twentieth century was one developed within and
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Взаимная помощь: Почему мы эволюционируем, помогая друг другу

de Пётр Кропоткин ...

Несмотря на то, что с момента написания работы «Взаимная помощь как фактор эволюции» прошло более ста лет, она по-прежнему актуальна. Петр Кропоткин в своей книге последовательно доказывает, что основной закон природы — это не борьба за выживание, а взаимопомощь и поддержка. От колоний муравьев до индустриальных городов — автор убедительно показывает, что не тяга к соперничеству, а кооперация ... Leer más

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Несмотря на то, что с момента написания работы «Взаимная помощь как фактор эволюции» прошло более ста лет, она по-прежнему актуальна. Петр Кропоткин в своей книге последовательно доказывает, что основной закон природы — это не борьба за выживание, а взаимопомощь и поддержка. От колоний муравьев до индустриальных городов — автор убедительно показывает, что не тяга к соперничеству, а кооперация
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So What Does It All Mean?

The Secrets of Life: From Big Bang to Trump

de SS O'Connor ...

Series Libro 4 - The Secrets of Life Series: From Big Bang To Trump
Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better?In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this, ... Leer más

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Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better?In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this,
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Organizing the Green World: A Conceptual History of Botanical Classification

de Tod F. Stuessy ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book focuses on plant systematics and evolution, with special interest on the history and philosophy of botanical classification. Tracing the history of how humans have dealt with ordering the plant world is very much a glimpse of how human culture and science have progressed over the past 2000 years. The objective in this book is to present ideas on plant classification beginning with ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

This book focuses on plant systematics and evolution, with special interest on the history and philosophy of botanical classification. Tracing the history of how humans have dealt with ordering the plant world is very much a glimpse of how human culture and science have progressed over the past 2000 years. The objective in this book is to present ideas on plant classification beginning with
... Leer más
Creation and Evolution from Atoms to the Molecules of Life

de J.C. Collins ...

The past ten years have brought major changes in our concepts of the structuring properties of liquid water. First: water molecules in the liquid state no longer are considered bonded to four others - high-speed neutron irradiation as well as molecular orbital calculations have provided evidence that the largest ordered unit in liquid water is the trimer with three molecules hydrogen-bonded ... Leer más

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The past ten years have brought major changes in our concepts of the structuring properties of liquid water. First: water molecules in the liquid state no longer are considered bonded to four others - high-speed neutron irradiation as well as molecular orbital calculations have provided evidence that the largest ordered unit in liquid water is the trimer with three molecules hydrogen-bonded
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Open Questions in Developmental Biology

Molecular, Cellular, and Evolutionary Perspectives

Edición de Igor Adameyko, Gerhard Schlosser ...

Series series Evolutionary Cell Biology
This book explores the enduring and emerging questions in developmental biology, offering a comprehensive overview that bridges traditional concepts with the innovative inquiries shaping future research. Each chapter delves into a fundamental unresolved question reflecting the insights of the past and the likely vibrancy of future inquiry. These discussions are followed by reviews of novel areas, ... Leer más

$69.99 USD

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This book explores the enduring and emerging questions in developmental biology, offering a comprehensive overview that bridges traditional concepts with the innovative inquiries shaping future research. Each chapter delves into a fundamental unresolved question reflecting the insights of the past and the likely vibrancy of future inquiry. These discussions are followed by reviews of novel areas,
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The Evolution of Power

A New Understanding of the History of Life

de Geerat Vermeij ...

A sweeping new account of the role of power in the evolution of all life on EarthPower has many dimensions, from individual attributes such as strength and speed to the collective advantages of groups. The Evolution of Power takes readers on a breathtaking journey across history and the natural world, revealing how the concept of power unifies a vast range of phenomena in the evolution of life—and ... Leer más

$16.59 USD

A sweeping new account of the role of power in the evolution of all life on EarthPower has many dimensions, from individual attributes such as strength and speed to the collective advantages of groups. The Evolution of Power takes readers on a breathtaking journey across history and the natural world, revealing how the concept of power unifies a vast range of phenomena in the evolution of life—and
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Umani da sei milioni di anni

L'evoluzione della nostra specie

de Gianfranco Biondi, Olga Rickards ...

Series series Quality paperbacks
Il volume, in una nuova edizione aggiornata e ampliata, traccia la storia dell’evoluzione umana avvalendosi delle più recenti acquisizioni dell’analisi dei fossili e del DNA. La scoperta di nuove specie estinte e la ricostruzione del genoma dei neandertaliani e di altre specie hanno infatti fornito dati importantissimi. Oggi non sappiamo soltanto che la specie Homo sapiens non può essere suddivisa ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Il volume, in una nuova edizione aggiornata e ampliata, traccia la storia dell’evoluzione umana avvalendosi delle più recenti acquisizioni dell’analisi dei fossili e del DNA. La scoperta di nuove specie estinte e la ricostruzione del genoma dei neandertaliani e di altre specie hanno infatti fornito dati importantissimi. Oggi non sappiamo soltanto che la specie Homo sapiens non può essere suddivisa
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Reproduction in Mammals

The Female Perspective

de Virginia Hayssen, Teri J. Orr ...

A fascinating look at the diverse reproductive strategies of numerous female mammals, from hyenas to goats, kangaroos to whales.Newborn mammals can weigh as little as a dime or as much as a motorcycle. Some receive milk for only a few days, whereas others nurse for years. Humans typically have only one baby at a time following nine months of pregnancy, but other mammals have twenty or more young ... Leer más

$59.99 USD

A fascinating look at the diverse reproductive strategies of numerous female mammals, from hyenas to goats, kangaroos to whales.Newborn mammals can weigh as little as a dime or as much as a motorcycle. Some receive milk for only a few days, whereas others nurse for years. Humans typically have only one baby at a time following nine months of pregnancy, but other mammals have twenty or more young
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Skin

A Natural History

de Nina G. Jablonski ...

We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This dazzling synthetic overview is a complete guidebook to the pliable covering that makes us who we are. Skin: A Natural History celebrates the evolution of three unique attributes of human skin: its naked ... Leer más

$23.79 USD

We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This dazzling synthetic overview is a complete guidebook to the pliable covering that makes us who we are. Skin: A Natural History celebrates the evolution of three unique attributes of human skin: its naked
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Natural Missouri

Working with the Land

de Napier Shelton ...

In Natural Missouri: Working with the Land, Napier Shelton offers a tour of notable natural sites in Missouri through the eyes of the people who work with them. Over a period of three years, he roamed all over the state, visiting such different places as Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Pomme de Terre Lake, Mark Twain National Forest, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Roaring River State ... Leer más

$23.79 USD

In Natural Missouri: Working with the Land, Napier Shelton offers a tour of notable natural sites in Missouri through the eyes of the people who work with them. Over a period of three years, he roamed all over the state, visiting such different places as Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Pomme de Terre Lake, Mark Twain National Forest, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Roaring River State
... Leer más
Floral Diagrams

An Aid to Understanding Flower Morphology and Evolution

de Louis P. Ronse De Craene ...

Floral morphology is key for understanding floral evolution and plant identification. Floral diagrams are two-dimensional representations of flowers that replace extensive descriptions or elaborate drawings to convey information in a clear and unbiased way. Following the same outline as the first edition, this comprehensive guide includes updated and relevant literature, represents the latest ... Leer más

$57.39 USD

Floral morphology is key for understanding floral evolution and plant identification. Floral diagrams are two-dimensional representations of flowers that replace extensive descriptions or elaborate drawings to convey information in a clear and unbiased way. Following the same outline as the first edition, this comprehensive guide includes updated and relevant literature, represents the latest
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The case against evolution

Enriched edition. A Critical Examination of Darwin's Legacy and its Philosophical Implications

de George Barry O'Toole, Lauren Pearce ...

In "The Case Against Evolution," George Barry O'Toole meticulously articulates a critical examination of the evolutionary paradigm, advocating for an alternative perspective grounded in intelligent design principles. The book navigates through scientific, philosophical, and theological domains, presenting a compelling critique of mainstream evolutionary theory while utilizing a clear and didactic ... Leer más

$1.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In "The Case Against Evolution," George Barry O'Toole meticulously articulates a critical examination of the evolutionary paradigm, advocating for an alternative perspective grounded in intelligent design principles. The book navigates through scientific, philosophical, and theological domains, presenting a compelling critique of mainstream evolutionary theory while utilizing a clear and didactic
... Leer más
Die Venus aus dem Eis

Wie vor 40 000 Jahren unsere Kultur entstand

de Nicholas J. Conard, Jürgen Wertheimer ...

Archäologische Sensationsfunde auf der Schwäbischen Alb: Wie und warum der Mensch die Kultur erfandIn einer Höhle auf der Schwäbischen Alb wurden 2008 spektakuläre Funde ausgegraben: Rund um die Venus aus dem Eis und »die älteste Ansammlung figürlicher Kunst auf der Welt« (Nature) bringen uns Entdecker Nicholas J. Conard und Literaturwissenschaftler Jürgen Wertheimer das Leben der ersten Menschen ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Archäologische Sensationsfunde auf der Schwäbischen Alb: Wie und warum der Mensch die Kultur erfandIn einer Höhle auf der Schwäbischen Alb wurden 2008 spektakuläre Funde ausgegraben: Rund um die Venus aus dem Eis und »die älteste Ansammlung figürlicher Kunst auf der Welt« (Nature) bringen uns Entdecker Nicholas J. Conard und Literaturwissenschaftler Jürgen Wertheimer das Leben der ersten Menschen
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Branching Darwinisms: The Rise and Fall of the Eclipse Metaphor in the Historiography of Evolutionary Biology

de David Ceccarelli ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book offers a meta-historical analysis of the “eclipse of Darwinism” narrative in evolutionary biology. It examines major historiographical labels – such as “Darwinism,” “anti-Darwinian,” “eclipse of Darwinism,” and “modern synthesis” – highlighting their varying uses in past and current historiography. This analysis not only invites a rethinking of how evolutionary biology’s development is ... Leer más

$125.09 USD

This book offers a meta-historical analysis of the “eclipse of Darwinism” narrative in evolutionary biology. It examines major historiographical labels – such as “Darwinism,” “anti-Darwinian,” “eclipse of Darwinism,” and “modern synthesis” – highlighting their varying uses in past and current historiography. This analysis not only invites a rethinking of how evolutionary biology’s development is
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Cracking Anatomy

de Ken Okona-Mensah ...

Series series Cracking Series
From your dividing cells to your beating heart, this book takes a comprehensive look at the human body and reveals the extraordinary way your anatomy and physiology intertwine.In 13 illustrated chapters, Cracking Anatomy makes sense of all the body's systems, explains medical terminology and explores questions including:· How does your brain really see you?· How does age affect your muscles and ... Leer más

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From your dividing cells to your beating heart, this book takes a comprehensive look at the human body and reveals the extraordinary way your anatomy and physiology intertwine.In 13 illustrated chapters, Cracking Anatomy makes sense of all the body's systems, explains medical terminology and explores questions including:· How does your brain really see you?· How does age affect your muscles and
... Leer más
Niche Construction

How Life Contributes to Its Own Evolution

de John Odling-Smee ...

How niche construction theory extends evolutionary theory beyond natural selection to a more general theory about the coevolution of organisms with their environments.In Niche Construction, John Odling-Smee, the leading authority on niche construction theory, extends evolutionary theory from an explanation of how populations of organisms respond to natural selection pressures in their environments ... Leer más

$44.99 USD

How niche construction theory extends evolutionary theory beyond natural selection to a more general theory about the coevolution of organisms with their environments.In Niche Construction, John Odling-Smee, the leading authority on niche construction theory, extends evolutionary theory from an explanation of how populations of organisms respond to natural selection pressures in their environments
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Critique of the Theory of Evolution

de Walter Friedman ...

In this book, Walter Friedman exposes internal contradictions that nullify the theory of evolution. He also reveals the ways Charles Darwin falsified observation data to promote his pseudoscientific discovery. In a variety of ways, Friedman aims to undercut the logical assumptions of evolutionary theory. First, he applies elementary probability theory to show that a random mutation cannot spread ... Leer más

$18.79 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this book, Walter Friedman exposes internal contradictions that nullify the theory of evolution. He also reveals the ways Charles Darwin falsified observation data to promote his pseudoscientific discovery. In a variety of ways, Friedman aims to undercut the logical assumptions of evolutionary theory. First, he applies elementary probability theory to show that a random mutation cannot spread
... Leer más
Te voet

Hoe twee benen de mens verder brengen

de Shane O'Mara ...

Traducido por Luud Dorresteijn ...

De mens als soort wordt gedefinieerd door onze manier van voortbewegen: op twee benen. Het bracht ons vanuit het hart van Afrika naar verre delen van de wereld als Alaska en Australië. Het bevrijdde onze handen én onze geest. Toch weten maar weinig mensen hoe rechtop lopen precies werkt, laat staan dat we inzien welke voordelen het ons oplevert. In Te voet brengt neurowetenschapper Shane O'Mara ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

De mens als soort wordt gedefinieerd door onze manier van voortbewegen: op twee benen. Het bracht ons vanuit het hart van Afrika naar verre delen van de wereld als Alaska en Australië. Het bevrijdde onze handen én onze geest. Toch weten maar weinig mensen hoe rechtop lopen precies werkt, laat staan dat we inzien welke voordelen het ons oplevert. In Te voet brengt neurowetenschapper Shane O'Mara
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El primate creyente

Reflexiones científicas, filosóficas y teológicas sobre el origen de la religión

de Jeffrey Schloss, Michael J. Murray ...

Series series Biblioteca Herder
Poder descifrar el origen de la religión en la naturaleza humana y su fundamento en la razón es uno de los temas antropológicos más interesantes y polémicos de la modernidad. Sin embargo, 250 años después de Hume y 150 años después de Darwin, este crucial y fascinante debate entre la religión y las ciencias naturales sigue siendo un tema poco tratado en la vida cívica e intelectual.El primate ... Leer más

$21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Poder descifrar el origen de la religión en la naturaleza humana y su fundamento en la razón es uno de los temas antropológicos más interesantes y polémicos de la modernidad. Sin embargo, 250 años después de Hume y 150 años después de Darwin, este crucial y fascinante debate entre la religión y las ciencias naturales sigue siendo un tema poco tratado en la vida cívica e intelectual.El primate
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Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten Titans

de F.K. Sterling ...

Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten TitansIn the shadow of towering mountains and ancient empires, four colossal powers—China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—shape the destiny of the world's most dynamic region. *Giants of East Asia* is a sweeping, authoritative exploration of how these economic and cultural titans rose from the ashes of war and colonialism to dominate ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Giants of the East: The Hidden History of Asia's Forgotten TitansIn the shadow of towering mountains and ancient empires, four colossal powers—China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—shape the destiny of the world's most dynamic region. *Giants of East Asia* is a sweeping, authoritative exploration of how these economic and cultural titans rose from the ashes of war and colonialism to dominate
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Charles Darwin

Origins and Arguments

de Bill Price ...

Series series Pocket Essential series
The publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859 was the culmination of more than 20 years of work by Charles Darwin, and the ideas he presented in it would lead to a fundamental change in the way we think about life on earth. Evolution was controversial at the time and now, as the bicentenary of Darwin's birth approaches in 2009, it remains the subject of bitter argument. As revolutionary as ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859 was the culmination of more than 20 years of work by Charles Darwin, and the ideas he presented in it would lead to a fundamental change in the way we think about life on earth. Evolution was controversial at the time and now, as the bicentenary of Darwin's birth approaches in 2009, it remains the subject of bitter argument. As revolutionary as
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