As an introduction to principles of evolution, this inexpensive paperback text is ideally suited as a main text for general evolution or as a supplement for general biology, genetics, zoology, botany, anthropology or any life science course that utilizes evolution as the underlying theme of all life.
Evolution, Sixth Edition
Preface
Chapter 1- Variation in Populations
Chapter 2- Darwinian Scheme of Evolution
Chapter 3- Heritable Variation
Chapter 4- Mutation
Chapter 5- Genetic Equilibrium
Chapter 6- Concept of Selection
Chapter 7- Selection in Action
Chapter 8- Balanced Polymorphism
Chapter 9- Genetic Drift and Gene Flow
Chapter 10- Races and Species
Chapter 11- Cataclysmic Evolution
Chapter 12- Adaptive Radiation
Chapter 13- Major Adaptive Radiations
Chapter 14- Origin of Life
Chapter 15- Molecular Evolution
Chapter 16- History of Life
Chapter 17- Emergence of the Human Species
Chapter 18- Deciphering the Human Genome
Chapter 19- Microevolution, Macroevolution, and Punctuated Equilibria
Chapter 20- Natural Selection and Social Behavior
Chapter 21- Cultural Evolution
Epilogue