Evolution

by Mark Ridley (Author)

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  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  Advances in evolutionary biology have been made from an array of disciplines - molecular biology, quantitative genetics, population biology, behavioural ecology, phylogenetics, developmental biology and palaeobiology. This book presents an account of evolution, giving insight into the ways in which science progresses. The development of ideas is discussed alongside the studies in which these ideas are tested. Divided into four parts, the book considers microevolution, adaptation, the origins of diversity and macroevolution. Aimed at second- and third-year undergraduate students of evolutionary biology, the text uses statements as headings to reinforces main points.

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  Hardcover
  1996

  $3.25

  This new, multi-media edition of Mark Ridley's classic text has been updated and revised to match more closely the way today's evolution courses are taught. It includes new features such as: more human examples; new chapters on the fossil record Broader taxonomic coverage; expanded coverage of ecological principles; simplified section on population genetics - with more worked examples; new chapter on coevolution; two-color throughout with four-color insert; chapter-end review and study questions; and, beginning-of-chapter summaries. Each of the topics in the book is significantly enhanced on the CD-ROM included with each book. Features of the CD-ROM include: video clips by world renowned leaders inn the field of evolution; full-color animations; interactive time-line that covers millions of years of evolutionary history; an impressive library of classic papers; and, virtual experiments and tutorials for more structured learning.