The First Principles of Evolution
The First Principles of Evolution

Author: S. Herbert

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2015-06-04

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9781330461280

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Excerpt from The First Principles of Evolution This book, like a previous one, "The First Principles of Heredity," is the outcome of a series of lectures given to a class of working-men and others. Though there are hosts of books dealing with Evolution, they are either too compendious and specialized, or, if intended for the average reader, too limited in their treatment of the subject. Indeed, there exists no textbook which presents the problem of Evolution comprehensively in all its aspects. To do this in the following pages in a simple, yet scientific manner, and thus to supply a real want - the only excuse for a new book - has been my aim. The task of embracing in one survey so many fields of science has proved an immense one, and I must therefore crave the indulgence of the critical reader of this book for its unavoidable imperfections. I cannot omit expressing my great indebtedness to my friend Mr. David Isaacs for his unwearying help, so ungrudgingly given, in the preparation of this work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Principles of Evolution: Systems, Species, and the History of Life
Principles of Evolution: Systems, Species, and the History of Life

Author: Jonathan Bard

Publisher: Garland Science

Published: 2016-09-12

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1351854771

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Principles of Evolution considers evolution in the context of systems biology, a contemporary approach for handling biological complexity. Evolution needs this systems perspective for three reasons. First, most activity in living organisms is driven by complex networks of proteins and this has direct implications, particularly for understanding evo-devo and for seeing how variation is initiated. Second, it provides the natural language for discussing phylogenetic trees. Third, evolutionary change involves events at levels ranging from the genome to the ecosystem and systems biology provides a context for integrating material of this complexity. Understanding evolution means, on the one hand, describing the history of life and, on the other, making sense of the principles that drove that history. The solution adopted here is to make the science of evolution the primary focus of the book and place the various parts of the history of life in the context of the research that unpicks it. This means that the history is widely distributed across the text. This concise textbook assumes that the reader has a fair amount of biological knowledge and gives equal weight to all the major themes of evolution: the fossil record, phylogenetics, evodevo, and speciation. Principles of Evolution will therefore be an interesting and thought-provoking read for honors-level undergraduates, and graduates working in the biological sciences.

The Metaphysics of Evolution
The Metaphysics of Evolution

Author: Chad Ripperger

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 3848216256

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In his encyclical Humani Generis, Pope Pius XII stressed the importance of preserving the traditional Catholic approach to philosophy. In his work The Metaphysics of Evolution, Fr. Chad Ripperger demonstrates that the theory of evolution is incompatible with the metaphysics of the Catholic tradition.

The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution

Author: Samuel M. Scheiner

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2020-04-03

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 022667133X

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Darwin’s nineteenth-century writings laid the foundations for modern studies of evolution, and theoretical developments in the mid-twentieth century fostered the Modern Synthesis. Since that time, a great deal of new biological knowledge has been generated, including details of the genetic code, lateral gene transfer, and developmental constraints. Our improved understanding of these and many other phenomena have been working their way into evolutionary theory, changing it and improving its correspondence with evolution in nature. And while the study of evolution is thriving both as a basic science to understand the world and in its applications in agriculture, medicine, and public health, the broad scope of evolution—operating across genes, whole organisms, clades, and ecosystems—presents a significant challenge for researchers seeking to integrate abundant new data and content into a general theory of evolution. This book gives us that framework and synthesis for the twenty-first century. The Theory of Evolution presents a series of chapters by experts seeking this integration by addressing the current state of affairs across numerous fields within evolutionary biology, ranging from biogeography to multilevel selection, speciation, and macroevolutionary theory. By presenting current syntheses of evolution’s theoretical foundations and their growth in light of new datasets and analyses, this collection will enhance future research and understanding.

The First Principles of Evolution [microform]
The First Principles of Evolution [microform]

Author: S (Solomon) B 1874 Herbert

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 9781013536335

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