In the Light of Evolution
Subtitle: Volume 1. Adaptation and Complex Design (In Light of Evolution)
Contributors: John C. Avise (Editor); Francisco J. Ayala (Editor)
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: November 30, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 380
ISBN-13: 9780309104050
Subjects: Evolution; Science; Science/Mathematics; Life Sciences - Evolution; Science / Life Sciences / General; Life Sciences - Biology - General; Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics; Congresses; Evolution (Biology)
Description: "This is the second volume from the In the Light of Evolution series, based on a series of Arthur M. Sackler colloquia, and designed to promote the evolutionary sciences. Each installment explores evolutionary perspectives on a particular biological topic that is scientifically intriguing but also has special relevance to contemporary societal issues or challenges. Individually and collectively, the ILE series aims to interpret phenomena in various areas of biology through the lens of evolution, address some of the most intellectually engaging as well as pragmatically important societal issues of our times, and foster a greater appreciation of evolutionary biology as a consolidating foundation for the life sciences."--pub. desc.