The Major Transitions in Evolution von John Maynard Smith (1997, Taschenbuch)

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Over the history of life there have been several major changes in the way genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This ambitious book provides the first unified discussion of the full range of these transitions. The authors highlight the similarities between different transitions--between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms, for example--and show how understanding one transition sheds light on others. They trace a common theme throughout the history of evolution: after a major transition some entities lose the ability to replicate independently, becoming able to reproduce only as part of a larger whole. The authors investigate this pattern and why selection between entities at a lower level does not disrupt selection at more complex levels. Their explanation encompasses a compelling theory of the evolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Engagingly written and filled with numerous illustrations, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in biology. It is ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution and includes accessible discussions of a wide range of topics, from molecular biology and linguistics to insect societies.

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ISBN-10019850294x
ISBN-139780198502944
eBay Product ID (ePID)30834522

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VerlagOup Oxford
Erscheinungsjahr1997
Anzahl der Seiten362 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
PublikationsnameThe Major Transitions in Evolution
AutorJohn Maynard Smith
FormatTaschenbuch

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InhaltsbeschreibungPaperback
MitautorEors Szathmary, Smith Julian Maynard
Item Height1cm
Item Length23cm
Item Width15cm
Item Weight550g

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