Isbn: 9780282270018 - organic evolution (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of evolutionary biology from a paleontological perspective, providing a unique insight into the history of life on Earth. The author, a renowned paleontologist, examines the mechanisms of evolution, including natural selection, genetic inheritance, and adaptation, grounding these concepts in the fossil record. Through the lens of geology, the book traces the emergence of terrestrial vertebrates, the rise of reptiles, and the dominance of dinosaurs, culminating in the evolution of mammals and ultimately humans. The author emphasizes the crucial role of paleontology in understanding the evolution of life and challenges the traditional view of evolution as a purely gradual process, highlighting instead the significance of punctuated equilibrium and extinction events. By integrating paleontological evidence with insights from genetics and ecology, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the evolutionary history of our planet and the complex processes that have shaped the diversity of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…