Natures Magic Synergy Evolution by Peter Corning (40 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Nature's Magic presents a bold vision of the evolutionary process from the Big Bang to the 21st century. Synergy of various kinds is not only a ubiquitous aspect of the natural world but it has also been a wellspring of creativity and the 'driver' of the broad evolutionary trend toward increased complexity, in nature and human societies alike. But in contrast with the many theories of emergence or complexity that rely on some underlying force or 'law', the 'Synergism Hypothesis', as Peter Corning calls it, is in essence an economic theory of biological complexity; it is fully consistent with mainstream evolutionary biology. Corning refers to it as Holistic Darwinism. Among the many important insights that are provided by this new paradigm, Corning presents a scenario in which the human species invented itself; synergistic, behavioral and technological innovations were the 'pacemakers' of our biological evolution. Synergy has also been the key to the evolution of complex modern societies, he concludes.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Nature's Magic: Synergy in Evolution and the Fate of Humankind This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2003 1st edition, Near Fine/Near Fine DJ in Mylar, dustjacket has tiny pinhole at fore-edge, in new Mylar, no marklings found.

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Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. 454 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout.

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1st edition. 8vo. ix + 454pp. Original boards. Pictorial d/w. lettered in navy, very good. ISBN 0521825474 US$15.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 454 pages.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Book in Good condition.

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Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo pp. 454, 'In Nature's Magic Peter Corning states that synergy--a vaguely familiar term to many of us--has been a wellspring of creativity in the natural world and has played a key role in the evolution of cooperation and complexity at all levels, from physics and chemistry to the latest human technologies. The 'Synergism Hypothesis' asserts. book.…

Condition: New. This book presents a wonderfully written account of how synergy has influenced evolution, human society and technology. Num Pages: 468 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; PSAJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 680. . 2012. Reprint. paperback. . . . .…

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condition: New. In English.