The Princeton guide to evolution / Jonathan B. Losos, Harvard University, editor in chief ; David A. Baum, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Douglas J. Futuyma, Stony Brook University, Hopi E. Hoekstra, Harvard University, Richard E. Lenski, Michigan State University, Allen J. Moore, University of Georgia, Catherine L. Peichel, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Dolph Schluter, University of British Columbia, Michael C. Whitlock, University of British Columbia, editors. - xiii, 853 pages : colored illustrations ; 26 cm.

Index: pages 837-853.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Phylogenetics and the history of life -- Natural selection and adaptation -- Evolutionary processes -- Genes, genomes, phenotypes -- Speciation and macroevolution -- Evolution of behavior, society, and humans -- Evolution and modern society.

Designed to be accessible and useful to students, scientists, and anyone with a serious interest in evolution. The articles, each written by authorities in their respective fields, balance accessibility with depth of analysis. Contains some articles on the important topics in seven major areas: phylogenetics and the history of life; selection and adaptation; evolutionary processes; genes, genomes, and phenotypes; speciation and macroevolution; evolution of behavior, society, and humans; and evolution and modern society

College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

9780691149776 (hardcover : acidfree paper)

2013022360


Evolution (Biology)

QH367 / .P85 2014

576.8/P93