Isbn: 9780393020113 - the Evolution Explosion: How Humans Cause Rapid Evolutionary Change (19 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A critical look at the intersection of evolution and high-tech modern life. Evolution is not only the slow process that ruled the rise and fall of the dinosaurs over hundreds of millions of years. It also happens quicklyso quickly and frequently that it changes how all of us live our lives: drugs fail because diseases evolve; insects overcome the most powerful pesticides; HIV and tuberculosis develop resistance to the newest drugs in a few months. This is evolution with teeth. While the ecological scars of human technology have been well publicized, the broad evolutionary consequences of antibiotic and antiviral use, insecticide applications, and herbicide bioengineering are largely unexplored. Does the human impact on evolution falter at the borders of our own species? Or do we, in fact, generate our own evolutionary pressure? Enthusiastically written for a wide audience, The Evolution Explosion examines these practical and critical aspects of modern evolution with simplicity, force, and humor.…

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: Good. A critical look at the intersection of evolution and high-tech modern life. Evolution is not only the slow process that ruled the rise and fall of the dinosaurs over hundreds of millions of years. It also happens quicklyso quickly and frequently that it changes how all of us live our lives: drugs fail because diseases evolve; insects overcome the most powerful pesticides; HIV and tuberculosis develop resistance to the newest drugs in a few months. This is evolution with teeth. While the ecological scars of human technology have been well publicized, the broad evolutionary consequences of antibiotic and antiviral use, insecticide applications, and herbicide bioengineering are largely unexplored. Does the human impact on evolution falter at the borders of our own species? Or do we, in fact, generate our own evolutionary pressure? Enthusiastically written for a wide audience, The Evolution Explosion examines these practical and critical aspects of modern evolution with simplicity, force, and humor.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Highlighting or underlining. Some Wear but overall very good condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A critical look at evolution examines the slow process that ruled the rise and fall of the dinosaurs over hundreds of millions of years, the speedy process that causes drugs to fail because a disease evolves too quickly, and how human impact effects our own evolution. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Blue boards, black cloth spine, nearly new in like DJ. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 288 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. 1st Edition. First edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Inscribed and signed by the author on the blank page opposite the title page: "To Sue / with best wishes / Steve Palumbi." A former owner name on the front endpaper, else unmarked; spine slant; corners sharp, spine ends bumped. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $24.95); some edgewear; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. X, 277 Pp. Black Spine, Gilt, Blue Boards. First Printing Indicated. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket Priced $24.95, With Publisher's Two Page Advance Publicity Newsletter.

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Type: Book Small plain label inside cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post.

Condition: Good. Bound in boards with dustwrapper. 277 pp. Light traces of use on dustwrapper. Sources and suggested reading, index. 21.5x14.5x2.7 cm. Fine/ near fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Palumbi, Stephen R. THE EVOLUTION EXPLOSION: HOW HUMANS CAUSE RAPID EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2001 FIRST EDITION VG/VG 277pp. 8vo. Dust jacket does show shelf wear with light wear and bumping along the edges. Blue boards are clean with a black spine that shows gilt titling. Edges are worn with light bumping at the spine and corners. Previous owner stamped the ffep. Text is faintly age toned and otherwise clean. Binding has loosened inside the front and back covers, but remains solid throughout. Overall book is showing some wear and aging but remains in very good condition.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 8vo pp. 277, "Evolution is not only the slow process that ruled the rise and fall of the dinosaurs over hundreds of millions of years. It also happens quickly - so quickly and frequently that it changes how all of us live our lives: drugs fail because diseases evolve; insects overcome the most powerful pesticides; HIV. book.…

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