wyszukanych pozycji: 4
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The Evolution of Social Behaviour
ISBN: 9781108746168 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. With its broad focus, ranging from microorganisms to humans, this book provides the first comprehensive account of the evolution of sociality by natural selection. The authors demonstrate how the stunning diversity of social behaviour seen in nature can be explained with just a handful of fundamental evolutionary principles.
With its broad focus, ranging from microorganisms to humans, this book provides the first comprehensive account of the evolution of sociality by natur...
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210,65 zł |
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Self-Organisation and Evolution of Biological and Social Systems
ISBN: 9780521846554 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 206 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Although individuals are governed by simple rules, their interactions with each other and their environment leads to complex patterns. This book observes social systems ranging from simple single-celled organisms to very complex ones, such as humans. It examines groups of all sizes, from small as in certain species of primates, to very large as with some species of fish and social insects. Self-organization is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. This book illustrates the numerous aspects that demonstrate social organization, including group formation, task-division, foraging, dominance...
Although individuals are governed by simple rules, their interactions with each other and their environment leads to complex patterns. This book obser...
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679,59 zł |
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Multiverse Theories: A Philosophical Perspective
ISBN: 9781108487122 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. If the laws of nature are fine-tuned for life, can we infer other universes with different laws? How could we even test such a theory without empirical access to those distant places? Can we believe in the multiverse of the Everett interpretation of quantum theory or in the reality of other possible worlds, as advocated by philosopher David Lewis? At the intersection of physics and philosophy of science, this book outlines the philosophical challenge to theoretical physics in a measured, well-grounded manner. The origin of multiverse theories are explored within the context of the fine-tuning...
If the laws of nature are fine-tuned for life, can we infer other universes with different laws? How could we even test such a theory without empirica...
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278,79 zł |
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Godroads: Modalities of Conversion in India
ISBN: 9781108490504 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Dynamics of conversion and religious change more generally are extremely complex, yet it is crucial for contemporary societies to understand them. This volume contributes to this understanding by focussing on the processes and modalities of conversion within, between and across various religious traditions (Hinduism, Islamic Reformism, Christianity, indigenous religions) from a multi-disciplinary perspective, including anthropology, sociology, religious studies, history and theology. While the book deals with Indian case studies, the introduction, preface (by Piers Vitebsky) and afterword (by...
Dynamics of conversion and religious change more generally are extremely complex, yet it is crucial for contemporary societies to understand them. Thi...
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496,00 zł |