The Major Transitions in Evolution (Paperback)

John Maynard Smith

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Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1997

019850294X / 9780198502944

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Paperback. During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that 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, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these majortransitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicatingmolecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities that could replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for theevolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training inthe biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although the content ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum. During evolution there have been several major changes in the way genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. This book discusses all these major transitions and their implications for our understanding of evolution. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Título
The Major Transitions in Evolution (Paperback)
Autor
John Maynard Smith
Editorial
Oxford University Press, Oxford
Año de publicación
1997
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
019850294X
ISBN 13
9780198502944

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