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Quirks of Human Anatomy: An Evo-Devo Look at the Human Body: Evo-Devo Bundle 3 Paperback Book Set

Autor Lewis I. Held, Jr
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 28 mai 2009
With the emergence of the new field of evolutionary developmental biology we are witnessing a renaissance of Darwin's insights 150 years after his On the Origin of Species. Thus far, the exciting findings from 'evo-devo' have only been trickling into college courses and into the domain of non-specialists. With its focus on the human organism, Quirks of Human Anatomy opens the floodgates by stating the arguments of evo-devo in plain English, and by offering a cornucopia of interesting case studies and examples. Its didactic value is enhanced by 24 schematic diagrams that integrate a host of disparate observations, by its Socratic question-and-answer format, and by its unprecedented compilation of the literature. By framing the 'hows' of development in terms of the 'whys' of evolution, it lets readers probe the deepest questions of biology. Readers will find the book educational and enjoyable, as it revels in the fun of scientific exploration.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780521518482
ISBN-10: 0521518482
Pagini: 274
Ilustrații: 24 b/w illus. 3 tables
Dimensiuni: 184 x 262 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.73 kg
Editura: Cambridge University Press
Colecția Cambridge University Press
Seria Evo-Devo Bundle 3 Paperback Book Set

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

1. Background; 2. Symmetry and asymmetry; 3. Mysteries of the midline; 4. Merism and modularity; 5. Sexual dimorphisms; 6. Silly, stupid, and dangerous quirks; 7. Mind and brain.

Recenzii

'Author Lewis Held brings readers a rich and extensively documented exploration of the evolutionary and developmental bases of modern human anatomy. … From my perspective as a teacher of anatomy, I rejoice any time that an exploration of the human form makes clear the evolutionary basis of our biological features. However, Quirks hits the jackpot by delivering on the other two components that contribute to our current form: development and function. A second strength of this book is that it provides detailed - and extensively illustrated and documented - accounts of developmental genetics and pathways focused around the sorts of questions that beginning students in anatomy might have … the illustrations are very helpful … I heartily recommend this book and found it a joy to read.' Andrew J. Petto, Evolution: Education and Outreach

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Descriere

This book introduces students to basic concepts in evolutionary developmental biology, for undergraduate and graduate courses.