Evolutionary Analysis, Global Edition

For undergraduate courses in Evolution By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organising discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps students think like scientists as they learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasising real-world applications. In the 5th Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. I. INTRODUCTION1. A Case for Evolutionary Thinking: Understanding HIV2. The Evidence for Evolution3. Darwinian Natural Selection4. Reconstructing Evolutionary TreesII. MECHANISMS OF EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE5. Mutation and Genetic Variation6. Mendelian Genetics in Populations I: Selection and Mutation as Mechanisms of Evolution7. Mendelian Genetics in Populations II: Migration, Genetic Drift, and Nonrandom Mating8. Evolution at Multiple Loci: Linkage and Sex9. Evolution at Multiple Loci: Quantitative GeneticsIII. ADAPTATION10. Studying Adaptation: Evolutionary Analysis of Form and Function11. Sexual Selection12. Kin Selection and Social Behavior13. Aging and Other Life History Characters14. Evolution and Human Health15. Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of AdaptationIV. THE HISTORY OF LIFE16. Mechanisms of Speciation17. The Origins of Life and Precambrian Evolution18. The Cambrian Explosion and Beyond19. Development and Evolution20. Human Evolution Enhanced by the most up-to-date information available, including a text-specific web-site, this book provides coverage of both microevolution and macroevolution through a variety of taxonomic groups. It focuses throughout on phylogenetic trees. For undergraduate courses in Evolution By presenting evolutionary biology as a dynamic, ongoing research effort and organizing discussions around questions, this best-selling text helps students think like scientists as they learn about evolution. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications. In the Fifth Edition, co-author Jon Herron takes the lead in streamlining and updating content to reflect key changes in the field. The design and art program have also been updated for enhanced clarity