Evolution : society, science, and the universe

著者

• Fabian, A. C.

書誌事項

Evolution : society, science, and the universe

edited by A. C. Fabian

（The Darwin College lectures）

Cambridge University Press, 1998

• hardcover

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

収録内容

• On transmuting Boyle's law to Darwin's revolution / Stephen Jay Gould
• The evolution of cellular development / Lewis Wolpert
• The evolution of guns and germs / Jared Diamond
• The evolution of London / Richard Rogers
• The evolution of society / Tim Ingold
• The evolution of the novel / Gillian Beer
• The evolution of science / Freeman Dyson
• The evolution of the universe / Martin Rees

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Cutting across boundaries of art and science, evolution is a fundamental process that has beguiled thinkers through the ages. This collection draws together world-renowned thinkers and communicators with their own intriguing insights. In these essays they offer a feast of dazzling thoughts and ideas to challenge and enthral the reader. Why and how do civilizations and societies change over time? Why do our cells develop the way they do? Why are some villages still villages while others have grown into vast cities? Can we learn from our evolutionary past to plan a better future for our health and society? Tracing a line from the history of biological evolution, through the evolution of cultures, society, science and the universe, Evolution brings together intriguing parallels from all levels of life. From the evolution of the developing embryo to the evolution of a developing star, common threads develop into a fascinating story.

目次

• Introduction Andrew C. Fabian
• 1. On transmuting Boyle's law to Darwin's revolution Stephen Jay Gould
• 2. The evolution of cellular development Lewis Wolpert
• 3. The evolution of guns and germs Jared Diamond
• 4. The evolution of London Richard Rogers
• 5. The evolution of society Tim Ingold
• 6. The evolution of the novel Gillian Beer
• 7. The evolution of science Freeman Dyson
• 8. The evolution of the universe Martin Rees
• Notes on contributors
• Acknowledgements
• Index.

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BA35596647
• ISBN:
  • 0521572088
• LCCN: 97023260
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: Cambridge, U.K.
• ページ数/冊数: v, 179 p.
• 大きさ: 26 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : B818
  • DC21 : 116
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Evolution
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA07473230