The Major Transitions in Evolution
Download or Read eBook The Major Transitions in Evolution PDF written by John Maynard Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1997-10-30 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : John Maynard Smith |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 361 |
| Release | : 1997-10-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198502944 |
| ISBN-13 | : 019850294X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Major Transitions in Evolution by : John Maynard Smith
Book excerpt: During evolution there have been several major changes in the way 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. This is the first book to discuss all these major transitions and their implications for our understanding of evolution.Clearly written and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book will be welcomed by students and researchers in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and genetics.
