Evolutionary Analysis (Hardcover)

Scott Freeman

ISBN 10: 0321616677 / ISBN 13: 9780321616678

Published by Pearson, 2015

About this Item

Hardcover. Key Benefit: For undergraduate courses in Evolution By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling book helps students think like scientists as they learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications. In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity. Key Topics: A Case for Evolutionary Thinking: Understanding HIV, The Evidence for Evolution, Darwinian Natural Selection, Reconstructing Evolutionary Trees, Mutation and Genetic Variation, Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Selection and Mutation as Mechanisms of Evolution, Mendelian Genetics in Populations II: Migration, Genetic Drift, and Nonrandom Mating, Evolution at Multiple Loci: Linkage and Sex, Evolution at Multiple Loci: Quantitative Genetics, Studying Adaptation: Evolutionary Analysis of Form and Function, Sexual Selection, Kin Selection and Social Behavior, Aging and Other Life History Characters, Evolution and Human Health, Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation, Mechanisms of Speciation, The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution, The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond, Development and Evolution, Human Evolution Market: Intended for those interested in gaining a basic knowledge of evolution Enhanced by the most up-to-date information available, including a text-specific web-site, this book provides coverage of both microevolution and macroevolution through a variety of taxonomic groups. It focuses throughout on phylogenetic trees. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evolutionary Analysis (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321616677
• ISBN 13: 9780321616678
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

For undergraduate courses in Evolution

By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps you think like a scientist as you learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications.

In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity.

About the Author

Jon Herron (University of Washington) is a dedicated teacher, author, and software developer. He is committed to improving how evolution is taught to today’s students, and he enjoys staying on top of the rapidly-changing field of evolution.