Evolution - Softcover

Ridley, Mark.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632034815 ISBN 13: 9780632034819

Publisher: Blackwell, 1993

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Book Description

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.

From the Back Cover

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. New features include:

• 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


• 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


• Virtual experiments and tutorials for more structured learning

Edition details

• Publisher: Blackwell
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0632034815
• ISBN 13: 9780632034819
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 670