This book is the first systematic treatment of the philosophy of science underlying evolutionary economics. It does not advocate an evolutionary approach towards economics but rather assesses the epistemic value of appealing to evolutionary biology in economics more ge... Lees meer.

This book argues for evolutionary epistemology and distinguishing functionality from physicality in the social sciences. It explores the implications for this approach to understanding in biology economics psychology and political science. Presenting a comprehensive o... Lees meer.

This book is reflecting upon core theories in evolutionary biology in a historical as well as contemporary context. Chapters 8 20 22 and 33 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. This boo... Lees meer.

This reference analyzes the ecology evolution genetics physiology and taxonomy of this diverse group of fungi for identification of common biological biochemical and genetic features and discovery of potential medical and agricultural applications. It traces and r... Lees meer.

We tend to see history and evolution springing from separate roots one grounded in the human world and the other in the natural world. Human beings have however become probably the most powerful species shaping evolution today and human-caused evolution in other spe... Lees meer.

Evolutionary biology is a multi-disciplinary subject where every question and curiosity leads to diversified study. Therefore it won t be wrong to say that in times to come through evolutionary biology much more will be known about our past present and future. Thi... Lees meer.

It is not uncommon to see in major areas of research concerned with science that historical studies are accompanied by the rise of complementary or contradictory historiographies. With time it seems scholars discover new approaches to study topics thus questioning ol... Lees meer.

The third edition of the book once described as simply the best advanced textbook currently available has increased its scope while emphasizing the new intellectual and molecular perspectives that have transformed evolutionary studies in the last decade. True to its t... Lees meer.

This volume examines cells set aside during development for use later in ontogeny or in adult life. There is no single term for such cells. The cells explored fall within several major categories stem cells set-aside cells in echinoderm larvae imaginal discs in ins... Lees meer.

The Theraphosidae are the most famous and diverse mygalomorph spiders and include some of the largest arachnids on earth. Their unique defense mechanisms predatory tactics reproductive strategies and ecological adaptations are displayed by a wide range of terrestrial... Lees meer.

This book considers the complexities of human nature from a biological psychological and evolutionary standpoint and demonstrates how common modern behaviors can be traced back to early man. From common phobias to our interactions with the opposite sex the traits... Lees meer.

This authoritative book proposes a methodological and theoretical strategy for developing sociological explanations of the socio-cultural universe. Jonathan H. Turner and Alexandra Maryanski discuss the problems that persist in explaining the socio-cultural universe usi... Lees meer.

This book examines protist- animal- or plant-bacterial interactions and symbioses. These symbioses rely on continuous cell-to-cell communications. The goals of this book are to explore explain and expose these dialogues across a broad spectrum of plant and animal euka... Lees meer.

This book is the first systematic treatment of the philosophy of science underlying evolutionary economics. It does not advocate an evolutionary approach towards economics but rather assesses the epistemic value of appealing to evolutionary biology in economics more ge... Lees meer.

At birdfeeders and in backyards across North America the dark-eyed junco or snowbird can be found foraging for its next meal. With an estimated population of at least 630 million juncos inhabit forests parks and even suburban habitats making them one of the conti... Lees meer.