The major transitions in evolution

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During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way genetic information is organized and transmitted. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, and more. This illustrated book discusses these major transitions and their implications, along with diagrams.



During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that 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 is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities that could replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for the evolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in the biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although the content ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Paperback

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 30 oktober 1997

Aantal pagina's: 360

Illustraties: Met illustraties

Hoofdauteur: John Maynard Smith

Tweede Auteur: Eors Szathmary

Co Auteur: Eors Szathmary

Hoofduitgeverij: Oxford University Press

Editie: New edition

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 154 mm

Product hoogte: 28 mm

Product lengte: 233 mm

Studieboek: Nee

Verpakking breedte: 157 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 20 mm

Verpakking lengte: 230 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 540 g

EAN: 9780198502944

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