Encyclopedia of Evolution
2005
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An electronic version of the Encyclopedia of Evolution. Offers information on the essentials of evolutionary biology. Entries survey concepts, theories, present methods, models, findings and discuss both the history of the field and current controvies.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of Evolution / edited by Mark Pagel
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Imprint:
Oxford Oxford University Press 2005
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A comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology written by leading experts in the field from Oxford University Press. Users will find brief treatments on discrete concepts, theories and individuals to more illuminating lengthy essays. Topics include: Charles Darwin - Natural selection - Human origins - Behavioral ecology - Diversity - Mathematical models - Cell and developmental biology. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's work on Macroevolution and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf work on Culture in Chimpanzees. A Browse search function allows users to search alphabetically by Topic from A-Z.
ISBN:
0195187601 (ebook)
Dewey class:
576.8 ENC576.8
Language:
English
BRN:
115196
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | 576.8 ENC | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |