Author : John Maynard Smith
Release : 1997-10-30
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 94X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Major Transitions in Evolution by : John Maynard Smith
Download or read book The Major Transitions in Evolution written by John Maynard Smith. This book was released on 1997-10-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During evolution there have been several major changes in the way genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies. This is the first book to discuss all these major transitions and their implications for our understanding of evolution.Clearly written and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book will be welcomed by students and researchers in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, and genetics.