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Cambridge University Press Ecology and Evolution of Cooperative Breeding in Birds
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Cambridge University Press The Correspondence of Charles Darwin Volume 13 1865
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Cambridge University Press Fire in Mediterranean Ecosystems
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Cambridge University Press Natures Magic Synergy in Evolution and the Fate of Humankind
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Conservation Biology 4 Cambridge Studies in Adaptive Dynamics Series Number 4
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Cambridge University Press Debating Design
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Cambridge University Press Modelling for Field Biologists And Other Interesting People
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Cambridge University Press Mycorrhizal Dynamics in Ecological Systems
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Cambridge University Press Branching Processes Variation Growth and Extinction of Populations Cambridge Studies in Adaptive Dynamics Series Number 5
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Cambridge University Press The Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses
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Cambridge University Press Lizard Ecology
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Cambridge University Press The Evolution of Darwinism
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Cambridge University Press Sexual Segregation in Vertebrates Ecology of the Two Sexes
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Game Theory Natural Selection and Darwinian Dynamics
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Cambridge University Press Western Diseases An Evolutionary Perspective 54 Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series Number 54
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Ethics and Contemporary Biology
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Cambridge University Press Exploring the Origin Extent and Future of Life Philosophical Ethical and Theological Perspectives 4 Cambridge Astrobiology Series Number 4
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Cambridge University Press On the Origin of Species
Book SynopsisJim Endersby's major scholarly edition debunks some of the myths that surround Darwin's book, and expores how it was originally written, published and read. Endersby provides a very readable introduction to this classic text and a level of scholarly apparatus unmatched by any other edition.Trade Review'[This] anniversary edition of the Origin of Species is one of the best editions available and a highly recommended book, especially for students and newcomers in Darwin's world.' Newsletter, International History, Philosophy and Science Teaching Group'There is no way to understand Darwin unless one reads his own writings: the Origin of Species is an excellent starting point to read Darwin and I will argue that this Cambridge anniversary edition is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to read the book, especially if he knows absolutely nothing about it. Science and Education JournalTable of ContentsIntroduction; On the Origin of Species; Appendix 1. An evolving origin; Appendix 2. Biographical register; Explanatory notes; Bibliography.
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Origin of Species Cambridge Companions to Philosophy
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Cambridge University Press Tinbergens Legacy Function and Mechanism in Behavioral Biology
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Cambridge University Press Evolving Pathways Key Themes in Evolutionary Developmental Biology
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Cambridge University Press Planetary Systems and the Origins of Life Cambridge Astrobiology Series Number 3
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Catastrophes The Science Of Mass Extinction
Book SynopsisWhy did the dinosaurs and two-thirds of all living species vanish from the face of the Earth sixty-five million years ago? Throughout the history of life a small number of catastrophic events have caused mass extinction, and changed the path of evolution forever. Two main theories have emerged to account for these dramatic events: asteroid impact, and massive volcanic eruptions, both leading to nuclear-like winter. In recent years, the impact hypothesis has gained precedence, but Vincent Courtillot suggests that cataclysmic volcanic activity can be linked not only to the K-T mass extinction, but to most of the main mass extinction events in the history of the earth. Courtillot's book, first published in 1999, debunks some of the myths surrounding one of the most controversial arguments in science. This story will fascinate everyone interested in the history of life and death on our planet.Trade Review'… a beautifully written little book that, once picked up, is impossible to put down.' Geoscientist' … watch this space and read this book.' Bob White, New Scientist'The book is very readable and provides a clear and concise picture for anyone interested in the subject. The text is well written and supported by clear footnotes where necessary and a comprehensive glossary … [I] recommend this book for those at any stage in their studies or knowledge. It is written for a general audience but should not be missed by professionals.' Mike Hermolle, Open University Geological Society Journal'[Vincent Coutillot] has done a superb job! A balanced and fair treatment of a complex of information, misinformation, and perhaps even disinformation. Although written for a general audience, this book should be obligatory reading for all professionals involved in the controversies surrounding the causes of mass extinction. Even the most committed will find their outlook broadened.' David M. Raup, Formerly Professor of Paleontology, University of Chicago, and author of Extinction, Bad Genes or Bad Luck? (Norton, 1991)Praise for the original French edition: 'A real scientific thriller … Vincent Courtillot brilliantly presents the stormy genesis of an original, unifying theory on the origin of the great biological extinctions which have marked the history of the earth.' Pascal Tassy, La RecherchePraise for the original French edition: '… a vividly written book which … clarifies many points that have been shrouded in darkness up until now'. French Edition of Scientific AmericanPraise for the original French edition: '… a science book and an adventure book'. Ciel et EspacePraise for the original French edition: 'To be read by all paleontology, geology and ecology enthusiasts.' Sciences et Avenir'Courtillot makes an excellent case for other mass extinctions being almost certainly related to cataclysmic volcanism. A well-written and well-reasoned book, essential for any library.' M. A. Wilson, Choice'It is rare to find a first-rate geoscientist who can write a first-rate popular book on science, but Professor Courtillot is one such … a lively exposition of the idea that mantle processes cause major stress to ecosystems. It is beautifully written … The pace is fast, but the data well explained and authoritatively considered … Anyone with an interest in mass extinctions or in the episodic and catastrophic nature of teh Earth's internal processes should rush out and read this book. It is a rewarding experience.' Susan Rigby, University of Edinburgh'The description of how the conclusions were reached and confronted with views of the extraterrestrial party is vivid and instructive to non-geophysicists (I am among them).' Journal of Sedimentary Research'Read and enjoy this book … It represents a pleasantly argued counterpoint to the rather shrill and abrasively dismissive 'impacticist' views.' David Norman, The Times Higher Education Supplement'… covers the topic brilliantly. You can easily read Evolutionary Catastrophes in one weekend, particularly because uou will not want to put it down.' Willis Hames, Auburn University' … well-argued taste of the debate for the general reader.' Nature'… professionals … will read it with the same pleasure as non-specialists.' Zentralblatt fur Geologie und PalaontologieTable of ContentsForeword Claude Allège; Preface; Preface to the English translation; 1. Mass extinctions; 2. An asteroid impact; 3. From the roof of the world to the Deccan traps; 4. The volcanic scenario; 5. Plumes and hotspots; 6. A remarkable correlation; 7. Nemesis or Shiva?; 8. Chicxulub; 9. Controversy and coincidence; 10. Improbable catastrophes and the flukes of evolution; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Language Evolution and Syntactic Theory Approaches to the Evolution of Language
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Cambridge University Press Expanded Sampling Across Ontogeny in Deltasuchus motherali Neosuchia Crocodyliformes Revealing Ecomorphological Niche Partitioning and Appalachian Crocodyliforms Elements of Paleontology
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Cambridge University Press Structure and Function
Book SynopsisThis Element develops a novel account of structuralism and functionalism in terms of explanatory strategies. This reveals the possibility of integrating the two strategies; the explanatory successes of evolutionary-developmental biology essentially depend on such integration.Table of Contents1. Structure and Function; 2. Explanatory Strategies; 3. Understanding Evo-devo; 4. Integration without Subordination; 5. Gentle Polemics; References.
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Cambridge University Press Testing Character Evolution Models in Phylogenetic Paleobiology
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Cambridge University Press The Causal Structure of Natural Selection
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Cambridge University Press Improving Breastfeeding Rates
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Cambridge University Press Evolution Morality and the Fabric of Society
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Positive Evolutionary Psychology
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Cambridge University Press Structure and Function
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Cambridge University Press Superorganism
Book SynopsisThis Element has a more hopeful prescription for a new global social contract. It is based on the many examples of superorganisms socially organized species in the natural world, and in evolution.Trade Review'This is a remarkable book. Peter Corning is one of those rare scholars who can span both the social sciences and biology, to show the importance of our human capacities and natural environment in understanding and dealing with the huge challenges for our future. Against the simplistic solutions offered by the populisms of the left and right, Corning lays out a way forward with a deep understanding of the complexities involved. This is a clarion call for local, national and global cooperation to deal with urgent problems affecting the future of humanity. No one should ignore this message.' Geoffrey M. Hodgson, Emeritus Professor in Management at Loughborough University London, Editor in Chief, Journal of Institutional Economics, President of the Darwin Club for Social Science, Founder of the World Interdisciplinary Network for Institutional Research (WINIR), Secretary of Millennium Economics Ltd. and author of many pathbreaking books, including the forthcoming The Wealth of a Nation (Princeton University Press, 2023).'The mortal threat we face from climate chaos and ecological overshoot demands bold new ideas for transformative change. Peter Corning offers a sweeping vision of global self-governance and cooperation for deep sustainability that requires us to think (and act) outside the box. It may be our only hope.' Michael Dowd, Author of Thank God for Evolution and host of 'The Future is Calling us to Greatness.''Peter Corning offers a wealth of deeply researched ways of addressing our global environmental crisis. His approach includes many practical proposals for shifting economic markets away from their current destructive path, directing us instead toward renewable energy and the resources we track on our Green Transition Scoreboard®. He also proposes major changes in our global food system, along with a new 'basic needs guarante' that goes beyond the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and he proposes new international agreements and agencies to deal with challenges that can no longer be solved by any one country. An important addition that can help guide the many global initiatives needed to steer humanity toward survival and a sustainable common future.' Hazel Henderson, Author of Mapping the Global Transition to the Solar Age and other books. CEO, Ethical Markets Media (a Certified B Corporation).'Peter Corning's new book, Superorganism, is very timely, insightful, and, given the Earth's current challenges, proactively positive and hopeful – an urgent message for us all!' John Jeavons, Executive Director, Ecology Action'A very thought-provoking book that brings a glimmer of light into this darkening world.' Paul Ehrlich, Prof. Emeritus, Stanford University and co-author of Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic, among other books.'This book is just what is needed for the global dialogue that we must have about how to navigate through our perfect storm of global crises. Dr. Corning is at the leading edge of evolutionary biology, sweeping away our focus on hostile competition and, instead, showing that synergistic cooperation is the route to the friendly collaboration that is necessary to build a caring, inclusive future.' Elisabet Sahtouris, Ph.D., Living Systems Design consultant and author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution.Table of Contents1. A Preview of the Near Future; 2. 'The Future Is Not What It Used to Be'; 3. The Lessons of History: Past, Present, and Future; 4. 'Unite or Die'; 5. Building a Superorganism; 6. The Next 'Major Transition' in Evolution; Bibliography.
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Cambridge University Press The Evolution of ReputationBased Cooperation
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Cambridge University Press What Does Graptolite Origination and Extinction Reveal about the Cause of the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction
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Cambridge University Press Sex Genes and Chromosomes
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Cambridge University Press Sex Genes and Chromosomes
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Cambridge University Press Lithic Technological Systems and Evolutionary Theory
Book SynopsisThis collection of essays brings together several different evolutionary perspectives to demonstrate how lithic technological systems are a by-product of human behavior. The essays cover a range of topics, including human behavioral ecology, cultural transmission, phylogenetic analysis, macroevolution, and various applications of evolutionary ecology.Trade Review'Like a biface, this useful book about stone tool analysis has three sides, describing three evolutionary approaches to lithic assemblages: selectionist, human behavioral ecology and cultural transmission. Those lithic analysts interested in the application of evolutionary theory must read this book, and all the others should read it.' Robert L. Kelly, University of Wyoming'The case studies in Lithic Technological Systems and Evolutionary Theory apply a diverse array of evolutionary theory and methods to lithic technology, making a strong case for the value of evolutionary approaches to lithics. This is a useful book for teaching the uses of evolutionary theory in archaeology.' Kenneth M. Ames, Portland State University'Is it evolution yet? In lithic technology studies, the answer is yes. Lithic Technological Systems and Evolutionary Theory is a timely compendium of the latest developments in the application of evolutionary theory to lithic technology - incorporating and integrating both cultural transmission and behavioral ecology approaches to a full range of topics in the field of stone tool technology.' James L. Boone, University of New MexicoTable of ContentsPart I. Lithic Technological Systems and Evolutionary Theory: 1. Interpreting lithic technology under the evolutionary tent William Andrefsky, Jr and Nathan Goodale; Part II. Culture History and Phylogenetic Evolution: 2. Graphing evolutionary pattern in stone tools to reveal evolutionary process R. Lee Lyman; 3. Theory in archaeology: morphometric approaches to the study of fluted points Michael Shott; 4. Innovation and natural selection in Paleoindian projectile points from the American Southwest Todd L. VanPool, Michael J. O'Brien and R. Lee Lyman; Part III. Applications of Behavioral Ecology to Lithic Studies: 5. A case of extinction in Paleoindian archaeology Charlotte Beck and George T. Jones; 6. The North China Nanolithic Robert L. Bettinger, Christopher Morgan and Loukas Barton; 7. When to retouch, haft, or discard? Modeling optimal use/maintenance schedules in lithic tool use Chris Clarkson, Michael Haslam and Clair Harris; 8. Procurement costs and tool performance requirements: determining constraints on lithic toolstone selection in Baja California Sur Jennifer Ferris; 9. A model of lithic raw material procurement Raven Garvey; 10. Artifacts as patches: the marginal value theorem and stone tool life histories Steven L. Kuhn and D. Shane Miller; 11. Signals in stone: exploring the role of social information exchange, conspicuous consumption, and costly signaling theory in lithic analysis Colin P. Quinn; Part IV. Cultural Transmission and Morphology: 12. An analysis of stylistic variability of stemmed obsidian tools (mata'a) on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Carl P. Lipo, Terry L. Hunt and Brooke Hundtoft; 13. Cultural transmission and the production of material goods: evolutionary pattern through measuring morphology Nathan Goodale, William Andrefsky, Jr, Curtis Osterhoudt, Lara Cueni and Ian Kuijt; 14. What Steward got right: technology, work organization, and cultural evolution Nathan E. Stevens; 15. Evolution of the slate tool industry at Bridge River, British Columbia Anna M. Prentiss, Nathan Goodale, Lucille E. Harris and Nicole Crossland.
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Cambridge University Press African Genesis Perspectives on Hominin Evolution 62 Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series Number 62
Book SynopsisThe discovery of the first species of African hominin, Australopithecus africanus, from Taung, South Africa in 1924, launched the study of fossil man in Africa. New discoveries continue to confirm the importance of this region to our understanding of human evolution. Outlining major developments since Raymond Dart's description of the Taung skull and, in particular, the impact of the pioneering work of Phillip V. Tobias, this book will be a valuable companion for students and researchers of human origins. It presents a summary of the current state of palaeoanthropology, reviewing the ideas that are central to the field, and provides a perspective on how future developments will shape our knowledge about hominin emergence in Africa. A wide range of key themes are covered, from the earliest fossils from Chad and Kenya, to the origins of bipedalism and the debate about how and where modern humans evolved and dispersed across Africa.Trade Review'African Genesis is a good contribution to the paleoanthropological literature and it will undoubtedly find its way into many university libraries.' Jeremy M. DeSilva, American Journal of Human BiologyTable of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword J. T. Francis Thackeray; 1. African genesis: an evolving paradigm Sally C. Reynolds; 2. Academic genealogy Peter Ungar and Phillip V. Tobias; Part I. In Search of Origins: Evolutionary Theory, New Species, and Paths into the Past: 3. Speciation in hominin evolution Colin Groves; 4. Searching for a new paradigm for hominid origins in Chad (Central Africa) Michel Brunet; 5. From hominoid arboreality to hominid bipedalism Brigitte Senut; 6. Orrorin and the African ape/hominid dichotomy Martin Pickford; 7. A brief history and results of 40 years of Sterkfontein excavations Ronald J. Clarke; Part II. Hominin Morphology Through Time: Brains, Bodies and Teeth: 8. Hominin brain evolution, 1925–2011: an emerging overview Dean Falk; 9. The issue of brain reorganisation in Australopithecus and early hominids: Dart had it right Ralph L. Holloway; 10. The mass of the human brain: is it a spandrel? Paul R. Manger, Jason Hemingway, Muhammad Spocter and Andrew Gallagher; 11. Origin and diversity of early hominin bipedalism Henry M. McHenry; 12. Forelimb adaptations in Australopithecus afarensis Michelle S. M. Drapeau; 13. Hominin proximal femur morphology from the Tugen Hills to Flores Brian G. Richmond and William L. Jungers; 14. Daily rates of dentine formation and root extension rates in Paranthropus boisei, KNM-ER 1817, from Koobi Fora, Kenya M. Christopher Dean; 15. On the evolutionary development of early hominid molar teeth and the Gondolin Paranthropus molar Kevin L. Kuykendall; 16. Digital South African fossils: morphological studies using reference-based reconstruction and electronic preparation Gerhard W. Weber, Philipp Gunz, Simon Neubauer, Philipp Mitteroecker and Fred L. Bookstein; Part III. Modern Human Origins: Patterns, and Processes: 17. Body size in African Middle Pleistocene Homo Steven E. Churchill, Lee R. Berger, Adam Hartstone-Rose and Headman Zondo; 18. The African origin of recent humanity Milford H. Wolpoff and Sang-Hee Lee; 19. Assimilation and modern human origins in the African peripheries Fred H. Smith, Vance T. Hutchinson and Ivor Janković; 20. Patterns of Middle Pleistocene hominin evolution in Africa and the emergence of modern humans Emma Mbua and Günter Bräuer; 21. Integration of the genetic, anatomical, and archaeological data for the African origin of modern humans: problems and prospects Osbjorn M. Pearson; Part IV. In Search of Context: Hominin Environments, Behaviour and Lithic Cultures: 22. Animal palaeocommunity variability and habitat preference of robust australopiths in South Africa Darryl J. de Ruiter, Matt Sponheimer and Julia Lee-Thorp; 23. Impacts of environmental change and community ecology on the composition and diversity of the southern African monkey fauna from the Plio-Pleistocene to the present Sarah Elton; 24. African genesis revisited: reflections on Raymond Dart and the 'Predatory Transition from Ape(-Man) to Man' Travis R. Pickering; 25. Shared intention in early artefacts: an exploration of deep structure and implications for communication and language John A. J. Gowlett; 26. Sibudu Cave: recent archaeological work on the Middle Stone Age Lyn Wadley; 27. The oldest burials and their significance Avraham Ronen; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Avian Cognition
Book SynopsisThe cognitive abilities of birds are remarkable: hummingbirds integrate spatial and temporal information about food sources, day-old chicks have a sense of numbers, parrots can make and use tools, and ravens have sophisticated insights in social relationships. This volume describes the full range of avian cognitive abilities, the mechanisms behind such abilities and how they relate to the ecology of the species. Synthesising the latest research in avian cognition, a range of experts in the field provide first-hand insights into experimental procedures, outcomes and theoretical advances, including a discussion of how the findings in birds relate to the cognitive abilities of other species, including humans. The authors cover a range of topics such as spatial cognition, social learning, tool use, perceptual categorization and concept learning, providing the broader context for students and researchers interested in the current state of avian cognition research, its key questions and apprTable of ContentsPreface Carel ten Cate and Susan D. Healy; 1. Introduction: avian cognition – why and what? Carel ten Cate and Susan D. Healy; 2. Spatial cognition in birds James F. Reichert, Sebastian Schwarz and Debbie M. Kelly; 3. Spatial cognition and ecology: hummingbirds as a case study Susan D. Healy and T. Andrew Hurly; 4. Food storing and memory David F. Sherry; 5. Avian cognition and the evolution of warning signals Candy Rowe, John Skelhorn, Christina G. Halpin; 6. Social learning and innovation Louis Lefebvre and Lucy M. Aplin; 7. Solving foraging problems: top-down and bottom-up perspectives on the role of cognition Andrea S. Griffin and David Guez; 8. Objects and space in an avian brain Giorgio Vallortigara and Cinzia Chiandetti; 9. Physical cognition and tool use in birds Alice Auersperg, Irmgard Teschke and Sabine Tebbich; 10. Avian numerical cognition: a review and brief comparisons to non-avian species Irene M. Pepperberg; 11. Mechanisms of perceptual categorization in birds Ludwig Huber and Ulrike Aust; 12. Relational concept learning in birds Leyre Castro and Edward A. Wasserman; 13. The linguistic abilities of birds Carel ten Cate; 14. Avian vocal perception: bioacoustics and perceptual mechanisms Neil McMillan, Marc T. Avey, Laurie L. Bloomfield, Lauren M. Guillette, Allison H. Hahn, Marisa Hoeschele and Christopher B. Sturdy; 15. Sing me something: does song signal cognition? Neeltje J. Boogert; 16. Avian social relations, social cognition and cooperation Thomas Bugnyar and Jorg J. M. Massen.
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Cambridge University Press The Evolution of the Vertebral Column A Contribution To The Study Of Vertebrate Phylogeny
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1933, this book is a culmination of a lifetime of research by Hans Friedrich Gadow into the evolution of the vertebrae. Gadow outlines the various forms of vertebral development as a guide to larger and more general questions on the morphological scheme of the evolution of vertebrate creatures.Table of ContentsEditor's preface; List of illustrations; Part I. General Morphology: 1. The axial skeleton; 2. Segmentation and resegmentation; 3. The composition of the standard vertebra; 4. The five ontogenetic and phylogenetic stages of the vertebral column; 5. Piiper's theory; 6. Chordacentra and arcocentra; 7. Further developments of the fundamental scheme; 8. The vertebral processes in the tetrapoda; 9. Articulation of the vertebrae; 10. Evolution of an occipital join; 11. The homologies of the atlas and second vertebra of the amphibia; 12. The nerve supply of the musculature of the tongue apparatus; 13. The first three vertebrae; 14. Ribs; Part II. Systemic Morphology: 15. A classification of tetrapoda; 16. Pseudocentrous type; 17. Autocentrous type; 18. Notocentrous type; 19. The relationship of amphibia and reptilia; 20. The most primitive reptiles; 21. Cotylosauri; 22. Chelonia; 23. Pelycosauri; 24. The therapsida or theriodontia; 25. Procolophonidae; 26. Mammalia; 27. The sacro-caudal region of the mammalia; 28. Primitive sauromorpha of uncertain affinities; 29. Geckonidae; 30. Lacertae; 31. The pythonomorpha and ophidia; 32. 'Squamata'; 33. The crocodilia and their permian and triassic forerunners; 34. Dinosauria and pterosauria; 35. Aves; 36. Ichthyosauria and sauropterygia; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Catalogue of the Library of Charles Darwin now in the Botany School Cambridge Compiled by H W Rutherford of the University Library with an Collection Darwin Evolution and Genetics
Book SynopsisFor those engaged in research on Darwin or his circle, the Darwin Library is an invaluable resource. Originally donated by Darwin's son Francis to the library of the Botany School and now deposited in Cambridge University Library, it contains handwritten scribbles on book pages, note-filled scraps of paper pinned to back covers and personal inscriptions from mentors such as J. S. Henslow. First published in 1908, this catalogue to the Darwin Library collection, with an introduction by Francis Darwin, provides a gateway into Darwin's thought, research and intellectual context via his personal books and pamphlets. The book lists works in English and other languages, and contains bibliographic information, including the original publisher and date of publication, together with details of translations.Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction; Catalogue.
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Cambridge University Press On the Movements and Habits of Climbing Plants
Book SynopsisInitially published by the Linnean Society, this 1865 essay was Darwin's first foray into the study of climbing plants. He was inspired to produce this work by a paper on the tendrilled Cucurbitacean plant by American botanist Asa Gray, with whom he had a firm intellectual friendship. Darwin examines in detail those plants which climb using a twisting stem, such as the hop; leaf-climbers, such as the clematis; tendrilled plants such as the passion flower; and hook and root climbers such as ivy. The conclusions reached by his study are presented in terms of the adaptations of various species to their environments, a continuation of the theories that Darwin had propounded in his On the Origin of the Species six years earlier. His passion for the design of the plants and fascination with the diversity of their powers of movement are clear in this accessible example of the process of evolution.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. Spirally Twining Plants; Part II. Leaf-climbers; Part III. Tendril-bearers; Part IV. Hook- and Root-climbers; Concluding remarks.
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Cambridge University Press Zoonomia Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe two-volume Zoonomia (1794–6) attempts to 'reduce the facts belonging to animal life into classes, orders, genera, and species; and by comparing them with each other, to unravel the theory of diseases' and marks a new stage in the development of the science of medicine.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Of motion; 2. Explanations and definitions; 3. The motions of the retina demonstrated by experiments; 4. Laws of animal causation; 5. Of the four faculties of motions of the sensorium; 6. Of the four classes of fibrous motions; 7. Of irritative motions; 8. Of sensitive motions; 9. Of voluntary motions; 10. Of associate motions; 11. Additional observations on the sensorial powers; 12. Of stimulus, sensorial exertion, and fibrous contraction; 13. Of vegetable animation; 14. Of the production of ideas; 15. Of the classes of ideas; 16. Of instinct; 17. The catenation of animal motions; 18. Of sleep; 19. Of reverie; 20. Of vertigo; 21. Of drunkenness; 22. Of propensity to motion; 23. Of the circulatory system; 24. Of the secretion of saliva, and of tears; 25. Of the stomach and intestines; 26. Of the capillary glands, and of the membranes; 27. Of hæmorrhages; 28. The paralysis of the lacteals; 29. The retrograde motion of the absorbent vessels; 30. The paralysis of the liver; 31. Of temperaments; 32. Diseases of irritation; 33. Of sensation; 34. Of volition; 35. Of association; 36. The periods of diseases; 37. Of digestion, secretion, nutrition; 38. Of the oxygenation of the blood in the lungs and placenta; 39. Of generation; 40. Of ocular spectra.
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Cambridge University Press The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication follows from the first chapters of On the Origin of Species. Volume 1 deals with variations introduced into species as a result of domestication. It is a masterpiece of nineteenth-century scientific investigation and a key text in the development of Darwin's evolutionary theories.Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Domestic dogs and cats; 2. Horses and asses; 3. Pigs, cattle, sheep, goats; 4. Domestic rabbits; 5. Domestic pigeons; 6. Pigeons continued; 7. Fowls; 8. Ducks, goose, peacock, turkey, guinea-fowl, canary-bird, gold-fish, hive-bees, silk-moths; 9. Cultivated plants: cereal and culinary plants; 10. Plants continued: fruits, ornamental trees, flower; 11. On bud-variation, and on certain anomalous modes of reproduction and variation.
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Cambridge University Press My Life
Book SynopsisAlfred Russel Wallace (1823?1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer and biologist, best remembered as the co-discoverer, with Darwin, of natural selection. His extensive fieldwork and advocacy of the theory of evolution led to him being considered one of the nineteenth century''s foremost biologists. He was later moved by a variety of personal experiences to examine the concept of spirituality, but his exploration into the potential for compatibility between spiritualism and natural selection alienated him from the scientific community. He was also a social activist, highly critical of unjust social and economic systems in nineteenth-century Britain, and one of the first prominent scientists to express concern over the environmental impact of human activity. This autobiography was first published in 1905. Volume 2 deals with his many eminent acquaintances, including Darwin and Huxley, his lecture tour in America, and his involvement with spiritualism and with social activism.Table of Contents25. My friends and acquaintances – Darwin; 26. My friends and acquaintances – Spencer, Huxley, Mivart, etc.; 27. My friends and acquaintances – Sir James Brooke, Professor Rolleston, Mr. Aug. Mongredien, Sir Richard Owen, Dr. Richard Spruce; 28. My friends and acquaintances – Dr. Purland, Mr. Samuel Butler, Professor Haughton; 29. Sketch of my life and work, 1871-1886; 30. An American lecture tour – Boston to Washington; 31. Lecturing tour in America – Washington to San Francisco; 32. Lecturing tour in America – California to Quebec; 33. Literary work, etc., 1887-1905; 34. Land nationalization to socialism, and the friends they brought me; 35. Mesmerism to Spiritualism – correspondence with scientific and literary men; 36. Two biological inquirers: an episode in the history of Spiritualism; 37. Spiritualistic experiences in England and America; 38. The anti-vaccination crusade; 39. A chapter on money matters – earnings and losses – speculations and law-suits; 40. My character – new ideas – predictions fulfilled; Addendum; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Darwins Argument by Analogy
Book SynopsisThis book sets out an original perspective on the argument for one of the most important theories in the history of science: Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection. The book will appeal to students, scholars and scientists interested in Darwin's On the Origin of Species.Trade Review'Darwin's comparison between natural and artificial selection is not 'just a metaphor.' It exemplifies a figure of argumentation that goes back to ancient Greek mathematics: proportional analogy. The implications of this fact, spelled out by the distinguished co-authors of Darwin's Argument by Analogy, are sure to change Darwin studies, both historical and philosophical, for good.' David J. Depew, University of Iowa'… an event in Darwin scholarship …' David Depew, Metascience'This original, thoughtful, and thought-provoking book examines one of the most debated arguments in the history of biology … the book is an exemplary work of history and philosophy of science.' S. Andrew Inkpen, Metascience'… best explains Darwin's overall argument strategy in the Origin, but they also contend that it provides insight into 'the broader historiographical, philosophical, and socio-economic themes and issues' associated with Darwin and his research.' Andrea Sullivan-Clarke, MetascienceTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Analogy in classical Greece; 2. Analogy in the background to the Origin; 3. Darwin's analogical theorising before the Origin; 4. The 'one long argument' of the Origin; 5. An analysis of Darwin's argument by analogy; 6. Darwin's use of metaphor in the Origin; 7. Rebuttals of the revisionists; 8. Wider issues concerning Darwinian science.
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Cambridge University Press Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms
Book SynopsisEvolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms is an exploration of laboratory and field research on the many ways that evolution has influenced learning and memory processes, such as associative learning, social learning, and spatial, working, and episodic memory systems. This volume features research by both outstanding early-career scientists as well as familiar luminaries in the field. Learning and memory in a broad range of animals are explored, including numerous species of invertebrates (insects, worms, sea hares), as well as fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, bears, and human and nonhuman primates. Contributors discuss how the behavioral, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory have been influenced by evolutionary pressures. They also draw connections between learning and memory and the specific selective factors that shaped their evolution. Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms should be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of experimentTable of ContentsIntroduction to evolution of learning and memory mechanisms Mark A. Krause, Karen L. Hollis, and Mauricio R. Papini; Part I. Evolution of Learning Processes: 1. Thrive on Simplicity: An Ethological recount of learning and memory in the nematode caenorhabditis elegans Alex Yu and Catharine Rankin; 2. Adaptive evolution of learning and memory in a model lineage William G. Wright; 3. Learning in insects: Possibilities and perspectives Alexis L. Kriete and Karen L. Hollis; 4. Experimental evolution and prepared learning Aimee Dunlap and Andreia Dexheimer; 5. Evolutionary processes shaping learning ability in insects Maartje Liefting; 6. Brain and spatial cognition in amphibians: Stem adaptations in the evolution of tetrapod cognition Rubén Muzio and Vern Bingman; 7. Pavlovian conditioning, survival and reproductive success Mark A. Krause and Michael Domjan; 8. Evolution and learning of trap avoidance by invasive birds: Theoretical considerations and empirical evidence Andrea Griffin and Marie Diquelou; 9. Relational memory functions of the hippocampal pallium in teleost fish Antonia Gómez, Francisco M. Ocaña, Tamara del Águila, Fernando Rodríguez and Cosme Salas; 10. Mechanisms underlying absolute and relative reward value in vertebrates Mauricio R. Papini; 11. Suboptimal choice: A psycho-evolutionary perspective Patrick Anselme; 12. A behavior systems approach: What it is and how to use it Francisco Silva and Kathleen Silva; 13. Dissociable learning processes: A comparative perspective Barbara A. Church, Brooke N. Jackson and J. David Smith; 14. Social learning strategies Rachel Kendal; 15. How learning affects evolution Kevin Laland, Thomas Oudman and Wataru Toyokawa; Part II. Evolution of Memory Processes: 16. The evolution of memory as an immediate perceptual identification mechanism Michael Fanselow; 17. Episodic memory in animals Jonathon Crystal; 18. A hierarchical framework for quantifying complex cognition Alexandra Schnell and Nicola Clayton; 19. Evolution of memory systems Johan Lind, Magnus Enquist and Stefano Ghirlanda; 20. What laboratory and field approaches bring to bear for understanding the evolution of ursid cognition Jennifer Vonk; 21. Distinguishing mechanisms of behavioral inhibition and self-control Michael Beran and Audrey E. Parrish; 22. Metamemory and control of memory in primates Robert Hampton; 23. Adaptive memory: The mnemonic value of fitness-relevant processing James Nairne and Michelle E. Coverdale; 24. Remembering cheaters: The influence of social relevance on source memory Meike Kroneisen; 25. Evolution of memory circuits under epigenetic regulation Ji-Song Guan; 26. Constraints on learning and memory: A resolution Aaron Blaisdell and Ben Seitz; Index.
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