Evolution

The theory of evolution is, by far, the most important theory in biology. The first edition of Evolution represented one of the most important new texts for the undergraduate market in recent years. Readable and stimulating, yet well-balanced and in-depth, the text provided the "breath of fresh air" that was missing from other texts on the subject. The new edition of this classic text is no exception, and with its additions and updates to reflect the advancements in the field, Evolution, Second Edition more closely models the way today's evolution courses are being taught

• The Rise of Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular and Mendelian Genetics
• The Evidence for Evolution
• Natural Selection and Variation
• The Theory of Natural Selection
• Random Events in Population Genetics
• Molecular Evolution and the Neutral Theory
• Two Locus and Multi-Locus Population Genetics
• Quantitative Genetics
• Genome Evolution
• The Analysis of Adaptation
• The Units of Selection
• Adaptive Explanation
• Evolution and Classification
• The Idea of a Species
• Speciation
• The Reconstruction of Phylogeny
• Evolutionary Biogeography
• The Fossil Record
• Rates of Evolution
• Macroevolutionary Change
• Coevolution
• Extinction

This new, multi-media edition of Mark Ridley's classic text has been updated and revised to match more closely the way today's evolution courses are taught. It includes new features such as: more human examples; new chapters on the fossil record Broader taxonomic coverage; expanded coverage of ecological principles; simplified section on population genetics - with more worked examples; new chapter on coevolution; two-color throughout with four-color insert; chapter-end review and study questions; and, beginning-of-chapter summaries. Each of the topics in the book is significantly enhanced on the CD-ROM included with each book. Features of the CD-ROM include: video clips by world renowned leaders inn the field of evolution; full-color animations; interactive time-line that covers millions of years of evolutionary history; an impressive library of classic papers; and, virtual experiments and tutorials for more structured learning.

PART I. INTRODUCTION. Chapter 1. The Rise of Evolutionary Biology Chapter 2. Molecular and Mendelian Genetics Chapter 3. The Evidence for Evolution Chapter 4. Natural Selection and Variation PART II. EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS Chapter 5. The Theory of Natural Selection Chapter 6. Random Events in Population Genetics Chapter 7. Molecular Evolution and the Neutral Theory Chapter 8. Two Locus and Multi-Locus Population Genetics Chapter 9. Quantitative Genetics Chapter 10. Genome Evolution PART III. ADAPTATION AND NATURAL SELECTION Chapter 11. The Analysis of Adaptation chapter 12. The Units of Selection Chapter 13. Adaptive Explanation PART IV. EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY Chapter 14. Evolution and Classification Chapter 15. The Idea of a Species Chapter 16. Speciation Chapter 17. The Reconstruction of Phylogeny Chapter 18. Evolutionary Biogeography PART V. PALEOBIOLOGY AND MACROEVOLUTION Chapter 19. The Fossil Record Chapter 20. Rates of Evolution Chapter 21. Macroevolutionary Change Chapter 22. Coevolution Chapter 23. Extinction Glossary References Answers to Study and Review Questions Index.