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

Maynard Smith, John; Szathmary, Eörs

 
9780198504931: The Origins Of Life. From The Birth Of Life To The Origin Of Language
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.

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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)

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Éditeur
Oxford University Press
Date d'édition
1999
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0198504934
ISBN 13 
9780198504931
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780192862099: ORIGINS LIFE FROM BIRTH OF LIFE TO ORIGIN LANGUAGE PAPER: From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  019286209X ISBN 13 :  9780192862099
Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2000
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