Course Evolution Differentiation Divergent Mutation by Willis (16 results)

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A tiny hint of foxing and a little light edge wear to the jacket.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling exploration of the challenges and limitations of Darwin's theory of natural selection as the driving force behind evolution. The author, a botanist with extensive experience in the tropics, meticulously examines various botanical case studies, including the unique Podostemaceae family of aquatic plants, to demonstrate the inadequacies of gradual adaptation through selection. The author delves into the historical context of evolutionary thought, contrasting Darwinism with alternative theories like differentiation and mutation. Through detailed analysis and insightful observations, the book challenges the prevailing assumptions about the role of adaptation and the nature of variation in the evolutionary process. The text exposes the difficulties in explaining the diversity and distribution of plant life solely through the lens of natural selection. By questioning established paradigms and offering thought-provoking alternatives, this book invites readers to reconsider the complexities of evolution and its underlying mechanisms. The author's insights shed light on the intricate relationship between organisms and their environments, ultimately suggesting that evolution may be a more dynamic and multifaceted process than previously understood. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. viii, 207 pp. Original cloth. 1/2" tear at top of rear joint. Slight bubbling in covers. This copy does NOT have any library markings. First Edition.

Octavo,207 pp.,Publisher's cloth, fragments of dustwrapper, labelled 'Author's copy' and author's inscription. John Christopher Willis (1868-1958) was an English botanist known for his Age and Area hypothesis (now very much out of favour) and criticism of natural selection; he was posthumously awarded the Darwinâ"Wallace Medal by the Linnean Society.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1940 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 228 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 228 Willis, J. C. (John Christopher), 1868-1958.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.