The Origins Of Life. From The Birth Of Life To The Origin Of Language - Couverture rigide

Maynard Smith, John; Szathmary, Eörs

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198504934 ISBN 13 : 9780198504931

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1999

Synopsis

During evolution there have been a number of major transitions in the way in which information is passed between generations. These include the origin of genes; of the genetic code; of cells; of multicellular animals and plants; of animal societies; and of language. The evolution of increased complexity depended on these transitions. This book describes these transitions and how they came about.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

In this fascinating book, John Maynard Smith and Eors Szathmary present an original picture of evolution. They propose that during evolution there have been a number of major transitions in the way in which information is passed between generations. These transitions include the appearance of the first replicating molecules, the emergence of co-operative animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. Containing many new ideas, this book is contemporary biology on the grandest scale, from the birth of life to the origin of language.

Revue de presse

I can recommend this book as a thoroughly interesting read (Biologist 01/02/2002)

exhilarating reading ... challenging ... stimulates the reader to think deeply on the many issues it raises. (Margaret Ginzburg, Science and Christian belief, Vol.13, No.1, April 2001)

...the authors provide a clear-eyed review of a large part of modern biology. (Scientific American)

...the book is well written, stimulating, and full of information nuggets. (Choice)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0198504934
• ISBN 13: 9780198504931
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible