Evolution

EvolutionCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781405103459 Year: 2003 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) Pages: 800 Description: Mark Ridley's Evolution has become the premier undergraduate text in the study of evolution. Readable and stimulating, yet well balanced and in depth, this text tells the story of evolution, from the history of the study to the most revent developments in evolutionary theory. The third edition of this successful textbook features updates and

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405103459
Year: 2003
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 800


Description:
Mark Ridley's Evolution has become the premier undergraduate
text in the study of evolution. Readable and stimulating, yet
well-balanced and in-depth, this text tells the story of evolution,
from the history of the study to the most revent developments in
evolutionary theory.


The third edition of this successful textbook features updates
and extensive new coverage. The sections on adaptation and
diversity have been reorganized for improved clarity and flow, and
a completely updated section on the evolution of sex and the
inclusion of more plant examples have all helped to shape this new
edition. Evolution also features strong, balanced coverage
of population genetics, and scores of new applied plant and animal
examples make this edition even more accessible and engaging.





Dedicated website ? provides an interactive experience of
the book, with illustrations downloadable to PowerPoint, and a full
supplemental package complementing the book ?
www.blackwellpublishing.com/ridley.


Margin icons ? indicate where there is relevant
information included in the dedicated website.


Two new chapters ? one on evolutionary genomics and one
on evolution and development bring state-of-the-art information to
the coverage of evolutionary study.


Two kinds of boxes ? one featuring practical applications
and the other related information, supply added depth without
interrupting the flow of the text.


Margin comments ? paraphrase and highlight key
concepts.


Study and review questions ? help students