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Book Stephen J  Gould  The Scientific Legacy

Download or read book Stephen J Gould The Scientific Legacy written by Gian Antonio Danieli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen J. Gould’s greatest contribution to science is a revised version of the theory of evolution which offers today a useful framework for understanding progress in many evolutionary fields. His intuitions about the conjunction of evolution and development, the role of ecological factors in speciation, the multi-level interpretation of the units of selection, and the interplay between functional pressures and constraints all represent fruitful lines of experimental research. His opposition to the progressive representations of evolution, the gene-centered view of natural history, or the adaptationist “just-so stories” has also left its mark on current biology. In May 2012, at the Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Venice, an international panel of scientists and philosophers discussed Stephen J. Gould’s legacy, ten years after his death. This book presents a selection of those contributions, chosen for their interest and importance. A broad range of themes are covered: Gould’s contribution to evolutionary theory, including the concept of punctuated equilibria and the importance of his pluralism; the Gouldian view of genome and development; Gould’s legacy in anthropology; and, finally, the significance of his thought for the human sciences. This book provides a fascinating appraisal of the cultural legacy of one of the world’s greatest popular writers in the life sciences. This is the first time that scientists including some of Gould’s personal friends and co-authors of papers of momentous importance such as Niles Eldredge have come together to strike a balanced view of Gould's intellectual heritage.

Book Contributions to the History of Herpetology

Download or read book Contributions to the History of Herpetology written by Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles and published by Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles. This book was released on 1989 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Evolutionary Neuroscience

Download or read book Evolutionary Neuroscience written by Jon H Kaas and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-07-28 with total page 1039 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolutionary Neuroscience is a collection of articles in brain evolution selected from the recent comprehensive reference, Evolution of Nervous Systems (Elsevier, Academic Press, 2007). The selected chapters cover a broad range of topics from historical theory to the most recent deductions from comparative studies of brains. The articles are organized in sections focused on theories and brain scaling, the evolution of brains from early vertebrates to present-day fishes, amphibians, reptiles and birds, the evolution of mammalian brains, and the evolution of primate brains, including human brains. Each chapter is written by a leader or leaders in the field, and has been reviewed by other experts. Specific topics include brain character reconstruction, principles of brain scaling, basic features of vertebrate brains, the evolution of the major sensory systems, and other parts of brains, what we can learn from fossils, the origin of neocortex, and the evolution of specializations of human brains. The collection of articles will be interesting to anyone who is curious about how brains evolved from the simpler nervous systems of the first vertebrates into the many different complex forms now found in present-day vertebrates. This book would be of use to students at the graduate or undergraduate levels, as well as professional neuroscientists, cognitive scientists, and psychologists. Together, the chapters provide a comprehensive list of further reading and references for those who want to inquire further. - The most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date single volume collection on brain evolution - Full color throughout, with many illustrations - Written by leading scholars and experts

Book Reptiles and Amphibians

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mark O'Shea
  • Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Release : 2010-07-01
  • ISBN : 1405369981
  • Pages : 258 pages

Download or read book Reptiles and Amphibians written by Mark O'Shea and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2010-07-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to reptiles and amphibians you will find From the Tomato Frog to the Cornsnake, discover over 400 species of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. 600 incredible photos, annotations and detailed descriptions highlighting chief characteristics and distinguishing marks will help you to identify different species quickly and easily. Covers everything from anatomy and lifecycle to behaviour and includes maps showing you the geographical distribution of each species. Perfect for nature lovers.

Book A Review of Marking and Individual Recognition Techniques for Amphibians and Reptiles

Download or read book A Review of Marking and Individual Recognition Techniques for Amphibians and Reptiles written by John William Ferner and published by Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This circular is a complete revision of Ferner's 1979 Marking Techniques Circular. Techniques covered range from tow clipping, shell notching and paint marking to PIT tagging and Radio Telemetry.

Book Captive Management and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles

Download or read book Captive Management and Conservation of Amphibians and Reptiles written by James Bernard Murphy and published by Society for the Study of Amphibians & Reptiles. This book was released on 1994 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The South American Herpetofauna  Its Origin  Evolution  and Dispersal

Download or read book The South American Herpetofauna Its Origin Evolution and Dispersal written by William Edward Duellman and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book The Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders

Download or read book The Biology of Plethodontid Salamanders written by Richard C. Bruce and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers a state-of-the-art overview of plethodontid salamanders. Readers will find the best current understanding of many aspects of the evolution, systematics, development, morphology, life history, ecology, and field methodology of these animals.

Book Structure and Function in the Nervous Systems of Invertebrates

Download or read book Structure and Function in the Nervous Systems of Invertebrates written by Theodore Holmes Bullock and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Biology of Rattlesnakes

Download or read book The Biology of Rattlesnakes written by William K. Hayes and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Distinction Through Discovery

Download or read book Distinction Through Discovery written by Jeffrey L. Buller and published by Orange Grove Text Plus. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN NATURE

Download or read book THE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN NATURE written by C.JUDSON HERRICK and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Non Darwinian Revolution

Download or read book The Non Darwinian Revolution written by Peter J. Bowler and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Timely and cogent in its aims and arguments, it should prompt debate and discussion leading to fresh critical and historiographical insights concerning all those topics that historians of science, of society, and of culture associate with `Darwinism' and `evolutionism.'"-- British Journal of the History of Science.

Book Reptiles   Amphibians

Download or read book Reptiles Amphibians written by Kraig Adler and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling story, knowledge of the animal kingdom.

Book Le  ons D anatomie Compar  e

Download or read book Le ons D anatomie Compar e written by and published by . This book was released on 1836 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Salamanders of the Family Plethodontidae

Download or read book The Salamanders of the Family Plethodontidae written by Emmett Reid Dunn and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: