The major transitions in evolution
By: John Maynard Smith and Eörs Szathmáry.
Contributors: Szathmáry, Eörs.
Publisher: W.H. Freeman Spektrum
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 346
Subjects: Evolution (Biology); Genetic transformation.
Description: During evolution there have been major changes in the way genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next. This book discusses these transitions. The authors highlight the similarities between different transitions and show how an understanding of one sheds light on others.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [311]-333) and indexes.