Evolution of life : processes, patterns, and prospects

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Evolution of life : processes, patterns, and prospects

Michael L. McKinney

Prentice Hall, c1993

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Designed for the beginner and non-scientist, this text offers a broad, systematic and non-technical coverage of the principles of evolution - from the genetics of fossils to modern extinctions and biotechnology - with particular emphasis on relevance to modern society.

Table of Contents

  • History of evolutionary thought and its relevance, processes of evolution - selection, genes and microevolution
  • evolution past - history of life, patterns in the history of life
  • evolution present and future - extinctions, biotechnology and ?.

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