Evolution: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198804369 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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* Focus. It's refreshing to read a clear, non-polemic account of the truth, which you rarely get in popular science writing. * . Two distinguished biologists tell you what evolution is about, in a crystal-clear fashion. * Focus * Evolution without the crap
A concept-and-example approach to evolution HH Many scientific topics don't respond well to the short summary. They are too complex, or the history stretches too far to make it more than a breathless overview. Evolution, though, is an ideal topic for this approach because the concept itself is breathtakingly simple - the most amazing thing about evolution is that it took so long for someone to think of it - and being a relatively modern concept there isn't that much history to include. In fact, though key characters are referred to, this book largely co. Corey S. said Perfect reference guide. Very informative for a pocket sized book. Lays out the basics of the process of natural selection and genetic variation. Perfect for quick reference and to lend to friends and family in case they struggle like so many with the shortcomings of their beliefs about the origins of life and man.. Five Stars Amazon Customer Thanks
They introduce the central concepts of the field of evolutionary biology, as they have developed since Darwin and Wallace on the subject, over 140 years ago, and discuss some of the remaining questions regarding processes. The recognition by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace of the mechanism of evolution by natural selection has completely transformed our understanding of the living world, including our own origins. Less than 250 years ago, they believed that the Universe was created essentially in its present state about 6000 years ago. This reissue includes some key updates to the main text and a completely updated Further Reading section.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. In this Very Short Introduction Brian and Deborah Charlesworth provide a clear and concise s
Brian Charlesworth is a Senior Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology, University of Edinburgh, and former President of the Society for the Study of Evolution.Deborah Charlesworth is a Senior Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Institute of Evolutionary Biology, University of Edinburgh, and former President of the European Society for Evolutionary Biology.Together they have written Elements of Evolutionary Genetics (Roberts & Company, 2010).