Evolution Paperback / softback
by Mark (, Lecturer at Somerville College, and member of the Zoology Department at the Universi Ridley
Part of the Oxford Readers series
Paperback / softback
Description
Evolution is unlike any other theory in science in the generality of its interest and the excellence of the authors who write about it.
This anthology contains extracts from over 60 scientific papers, by authors such as Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, Francis Crick and Jacques Monod.
It starts with Charles Darwin, but concentrates on modern research, including genomics - evolution's latest gusher of scientic insights.
The extracts are organized in sections, enabling the reader to sample a range of views on each topic, such as how new species arise, or the significance of adaptive design in living things.
The extracts have been chosen for their readability as well as their scientific importance, making this book an enjoyable way to meet some of the greatest minds of our time, writing on the greatest idea of all time.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:472 pages, numerous figures
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:18/12/2003
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- ISBN:9780199267941
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:472 pages, numerous figures
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:18/12/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780199267941
