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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
January 2010
Print publication year:
1998
Online ISBN:
9780511629044
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511629044
Subjects:
Life Sciences, Evolutionary Biology, Popular Science, General Science
Series:
Darwin College Lectures (9)
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Book description

Cutting across boundaries of art and science, evolution is a fundamental process that has beguiled thinkers through the ages. This collection draws together world-renowned thinkers and communicators with their own intriguing insights. In these essays they offer a feast of dazzling thoughts and ideas to challenge and enthral the reader. Why and how do civilizations and societies change over time? Why do our cells develop the way they do? Why are some villages still villages while others have grown into vast cities? Can we learn from our evolutionary past to plan a better future for our health and society? Tracing a line from the history of biological evolution, through the evolution of cultures, society, science and the universe, Evolution brings together intriguing parallels from all levels of life. From the evolution of the developing embryo to the evolution of a developing star, common threads develop into a fascinating story.

Reviews

‘An appetising smorgasbord … a pleasure to read.’

Source: The Times Higher Education Supplement

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Contents
  • 1 - On Transmuting Boyle's Law to Darwin's Revolution
    pp 4-27
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  • 3 - The Evolution of Guns and Germs
    pp 46-63
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  • 7 - The Evolution of Science
    pp 118-135
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  • 8 - The Evolution of the Universe
    pp 136-160
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