Evolution - Rilegato

Patterson, Colin

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0801436427 ISBN 13: 9780801436420

Casa editrice: Comstock Pub Assoc, 2005

Riassunto

Provides a concise and engaging summary of modern evolutionary theory, for students and general readers with little or no formal training in science. Explains variations within species, heredity, genetics and variation, and mutation, and discusses natural selection theory, the origin of species, and speciation in the Galapagos Islands. Examines the origin and early evolution of life and of humanity, and discusses the intersection of science and politics. Includes a "who's who" of key figures with b&w photos and portraits, plus a glossary. The first edition was published in 1978. This second edition contains new chapters on neural and gene evolution, and emphasis on molecular evolution. The author was retired from the paleontology department of The Natural History Museum in London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Book by Patterson Colin

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Comstock Pub Assoc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0801436427
• ISBN 13: 9780801436420
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 166
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile