Evolution (Comstock books) - Hardcover

Patterson, Colin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0801436427 ISBN 13: 9780801436420

Publisher: Cornell University Press, 2005

Synopsis

This work provides a summary of modern evolutionary theory. The illustrated text is intended for readers with little or no formal training in science and is therefore particularly suitable as an introduction for students. This edition features additional chapters on neural and gene evolution.

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Review

'A classic small book about a big subject: clear, simple and up-to-date' -- Steve Jones, Professor of Genetics, University College London

Synopsis

Provides a concise and engaging summary of modern evolutionary theory, for students and general readers with little or no formal training in science. Explains variations within species, heredity, genetics and variation, and mutation, and discusses natural selection theory, the origin of species, and speciation in the Galapagos Islands. Examines the

Edition details

• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801436427
• ISBN 13: 9780801436420
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176