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Evolution (Oxford Readers) Book

Mark Ridleys Evolution has become the premier undergraduate text in the study of evolution. Readable and stimulating, yet well balanced and in-depth, this text tells the story of evolution, from the history of the study to the most recent developments in evolutionary theory.The third edition of this successful textbook features updates and extensive new coverage. The sections on adaptation and diversity have been reorganized for improved clarity and flow, and a completely updated section on the evolution of sex and the inclusion of more plant examples have all helped to shape this new edition. Evolution also features strong, balanced coverage of population genetics, and scores of new applied plant and animal examples make this edition even more accessible and engaging.Read More

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  • Product Description

    A truly unique resource, this exciting anthology presents a wide spectrum of views and issues in the ever expanding debates about evolution, including extracts which look at the roles of mutations, inbreeding, crossbreeding, and gene selection; the puzzle of sex; the evolutionary consequences of being a plant; and the means of measuring time by using molecular clocks. It represents a multitude of viewpoints, featuring major contributions by writers such as Charles Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould, Richard Dawkins, Jacques Monod, Theodosius Dobazhansku, and Francis Crick.

  • 0192892878
  • 9780192892874
  • 23 October 1997
  • Oxford Paperbacks
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 438
  • illustrated edition
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