Evolutionary Analysis
5th Edition
Published on 9. February 2015
Book
Hardback
864 pages
978-0-321-61667-8 (ISBN)
Description
For undergraduate courses in Evolution
By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps you think like a scientist as you learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications.
In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity.
By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps you think like a scientist as you learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications.
In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity.
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Persons
Jon Herron (University of Washington) is a dedicated teacher, author, and software developer. He is committed to improving how evolution is taught to today's students, and he enjoys staying on top of the rapidly-changing field of evolution.
Content
Brief Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
A Case for Evolutionary Thinking: Understanding HIV
The Evidence for Evolution
Darwinian Natural Selection
Reconstructing Evolutionary Trees
II. MECHANISMS OF EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE
Mutation and Genetic Variation
Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Selection and Mutation as Mechanisms of Evolution
Mendelian Genetics in Populations II: Migration, Genetic Drift, and Nonrandom Mating
Evolution at Multiple Loci: Linkage and Sex
Evolution at Multiple Loci: Quantitative Genetics
III. ADAPTATION
Studying Adaptation: Evolutionary Analysis of Form and Function
Sexual Selection
Kin Selection and Social Behavior
Aging and Other Life History Characters
Evolution and Human Health
Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation
IV. THE HISTORY OF LIFE
Mechanisms of Speciation
The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution
The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond
Development and Evolution
Human Evolution
I. INTRODUCTION
A Case for Evolutionary Thinking: Understanding HIV
The Evidence for Evolution
Darwinian Natural Selection
Reconstructing Evolutionary Trees
II. MECHANISMS OF EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE
Mutation and Genetic Variation
Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Selection and Mutation as Mechanisms of Evolution
Mendelian Genetics in Populations II: Migration, Genetic Drift, and Nonrandom Mating
Evolution at Multiple Loci: Linkage and Sex
Evolution at Multiple Loci: Quantitative Genetics
III. ADAPTATION
Studying Adaptation: Evolutionary Analysis of Form and Function
Sexual Selection
Kin Selection and Social Behavior
Aging and Other Life History Characters
Evolution and Human Health
Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation
IV. THE HISTORY OF LIFE
Mechanisms of Speciation
The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution
The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond
Development and Evolution
Human Evolution