In Sexual Selection , James and Carol Gould survey the many mating systems and strategies practised by species ranging from microorganisms through insects and birds to humans. The authors begin by questioning why sex is necessary and present the most popular theories that attempt to explain, "Why sex?" "The Goulds write clearly yet with authority...Their book will do nicely for students and others with an interest in the subject." Nature
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 233 mm
Breite: 215 mm
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978-0-7167-6018-4 (9780716760184)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The paradox of sex; what is sex?; why sex?; the discovery of sexual selection; nonsocial species; territory and hierarchies; female choice; stratagems and deceit; human mate selection; selected readings.
