A clear account of the central issue of evolutionary biology - adaptation through natural selection - that is tailored to the needs of a one semester course Its tight focus makes it perfect for those needing to grasp the essentials without being burdened by excessive detail Written by an eminent evolutionary biologist known both for his clarity of thinking and clarity of writing Augmented by additional teaching and learning resources on an accompanying Online Resource Centre The Evolution of Life stands alone amongst the major textbooks by focusing on key principles to offer a truly accessible, unintimidating treatment of evolutionary biology. With adaptation through natural selection - how the integrated complexity of living organisms comes about - as its central theme, the book adopts a lucid, crystal-clear narrative to explain the mechanism of evolution and its main outcomes. Chapters are grouped into six themed parts - basics, history, origins, adaptation, selection, and interaction - and the text is regularly interspersed with descriptive headings that set out a clear path through the subject. The Evolution of Life is written to instil a true understanding of the essential principles of evolutionary biology without that understanding being compromised by peripheral detail. As such, it is the ideal introduction for any student encountering this fascinating subject for the first time.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-871257-2
- Editorial: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS.
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 496
- Fecha Publicación: 04/12/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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