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Evolution - Couverture rigide

Patterson, Colin

 
9780801436420: Evolution
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0801436427 ISBN 13 : 9780801436420
Editeur : Cornell University Press, 2005

Synopsis

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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Éditeur
Cornell University Press
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0801436427
ISBN 13 
9780801436420
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
166
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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