Biological Evolution: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780521012058 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 278 str.

Mike Cassidy

Opis

A comprehensive and cohesive account of the evolution story, written for undergraduate students from a variety of biological disciplines.

Recenzje

'… it will inspire its audience to pursue further study of biological evolution remains uncertain … Recommended.' P. K. Strother, Choice

Spis treści

Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Biological evolution: the beginnings of the story; 2. Reviewing the evidence for evolution; 3. Genetic variation within populations; 4. Natural selection and adaptive change; 5. Evolution and development; 6. The origins of biodiversity; 7. Taxonomy and the diversity of life; 8. The history and origins of life on Earth; 9. Molecules and evolution; 10. Human evolution; 11. Trends and patterns in evolution; 12. Questions, debate and controversy; References; Index.