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New Evolutionary Social Science

Human Nature, Social Behavior, and Social Change

by Heinz-Jurgen Niedenzu, Tamas Meleghy, Peter Meyer ...

Social scientists have long declared their autonomy from the natural sciences, and in doing so have tended to neglect important biological constraints on human nature. Many sociological theories have suggested a nearly complete malleability of patterns of social life. The New Evolutionary Social Science challenges this view by building on Stephen K. Sanderson's 'Darwinian conflict theory' which ... Read more

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Social scientists have long declared their autonomy from the natural sciences, and in doing so have tended to neglect important biological constraints on human nature. Many sociological theories have suggested a nearly complete malleability of patterns of social life. The New Evolutionary Social Science challenges this view by building on Stephen K. Sanderson's 'Darwinian conflict theory' which
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The Heart, The Pathway of Light

by Diane K. Chapin ...

This is the eleventh and last book to come through Diane before she transitioned.Being the second and last book from her early “training guides,” it is a highly human-oriented reference to complement the previous spiritual nine books produced from The Buddha Consciousness. It contains the narrative of a very dramatic and highly unusual change of an eternal consciousness in Spirit, occurring ... Read more

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This is the eleventh and last book to come through Diane before she transitioned.Being the second and last book from her early “training guides,” it is a highly human-oriented reference to complement the previous spiritual nine books produced from The Buddha Consciousness. It contains the narrative of a very dramatic and highly unusual change of an eternal consciousness in Spirit, occurring
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True Nature

A Theory of Sexual Attraction

by Michael R. Kauth ...

Series series Perspectives in Sexuality
I have long been awe-struck by authors' claims that their books had been in the making for 5, or 10, or even 15 years. I now have a better appreciation ofthe work involved in bringing a book to press. The seeds of this project have had a long germination. The impetus for this book began more than 10 years ago when I was a graduate student in clinical psychology. Having an interest in human ... Read more

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I have long been awe-struck by authors' claims that their books had been in the making for 5, or 10, or even 15 years. I now have a better appreciation ofthe work involved in bringing a book to press. The seeds of this project have had a long germination. The impetus for this book began more than 10 years ago when I was a graduate student in clinical psychology. Having an interest in human
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La selección natural

by Charles Darwin ...

Translated by Íñigo Jaúregui Eguía ...

Series series Nórdica Ensayo
«Expresado muy brevemente, Darwin sustanció con muy variadas evidencias la idea (que otros antes que él habían propuesto) de que las especies evolucionan, encontrando además un mecanismo que hacía plausible tal evolución; defendió que la vida es como un árbol, de cuyas raíces han ido brotando diferentes ramas, esto es, especies, que con el paso del tiempo continúan diversificándose, dando origen a ... Read more

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«Expresado muy brevemente, Darwin sustanció con muy variadas evidencias la idea (que otros antes que él habían propuesto) de que las especies evolucionan, encontrando además un mecanismo que hacía plausible tal evolución; defendió que la vida es como un árbol, de cuyas raíces han ido brotando diferentes ramas, esto es, especies, que con el paso del tiempo continúan diversificándose, dando origen a
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Plant-Animal Communication

by H. Martin Schaefer, Graeme D. Ruxton ...

Communication is an essential factor underpinning the interactions between species and the structure of their communities. Plant-animal interactions are particularly diverse due to the complex nature of their mutualistic and antagonistic relationships. However the evolution of communication and the underlying mechanisms responsible remain poorly understood. Plant-Animal Communication is a timely ... Read more

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Communication is an essential factor underpinning the interactions between species and the structure of their communities. Plant-animal interactions are particularly diverse due to the complex nature of their mutualistic and antagonistic relationships. However the evolution of communication and the underlying mechanisms responsible remain poorly understood. Plant-Animal Communication is a timely
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Theory-Based Ecology

A Darwinian approach

by Gabriella Magyar, Liz PÃ¡sztor, ZoltÃ¡n Botta-DukÃ¡t, TamÃ¡s CzÃ¡rÃ¡n, GÃ©za MeszÃ©na ...

Ecology is in a challenging state as a scientific discipline. While some theoretical ecologists are attempting to build a definition of ecology from first principles, many others are questioning even the feasibility of a general and universal theory. At the same time, it is increasingly important that ecology is accurately and functionally defined for a generation of researchers tackling ... Read more

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Ecology is in a challenging state as a scientific discipline. While some theoretical ecologists are attempting to build a definition of ecology from first principles, many others are questioning even the feasibility of a general and universal theory. At the same time, it is increasingly important that ecology is accurately and functionally defined for a generation of researchers tackling
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Popularizing Science

The Life and Work of JBS Haldane

by Krishna Dronamraju ...

J.B.S. Haldane (1892-1964) is widely appreciated as one of the greatest and most influential British scientists of the 20th century, making significant contributions to genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biometry, cosmology, and other sciences. More remarkable, then, is the fact that Haldane had no formal qualification in science. He made frequent appearances in the media, making pronouncements ... Read more

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J.B.S. Haldane (1892-1964) is widely appreciated as one of the greatest and most influential British scientists of the 20th century, making significant contributions to genetics, physiology, biochemistry, biometry, cosmology, and other sciences. More remarkable, then, is the fact that Haldane had no formal qualification in science. He made frequent appearances in the media, making pronouncements
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Fundamentos II

Pseudo-conflictos entre Ciencia y Fe

by Sergio Eduardo Bruno ...

En “Fundamentos (para personas que quieren creer)”, Sergio E. Bruno nos aproximó a las preguntas y cuestionamientos que habitualmente suelen constituir un obstáculo para el acto de fe.En este segundo volumen se dedica al análisis exhaustivo de una serie de problemas que históricamente han generado conflicto entre el pensamiento científico y la mentalidad creyente: ¿Creación o ‘Big Bang’?; ... Read more

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En “Fundamentos (para personas que quieren creer)”, Sergio E. Bruno nos aproximó a las preguntas y cuestionamientos que habitualmente suelen constituir un obstáculo para el acto de fe.En este segundo volumen se dedica al análisis exhaustivo de una serie de problemas que históricamente han generado conflicto entre el pensamiento científico y la mentalidad creyente: ¿Creación o ‘Big Bang’?;
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Be Less Human

Merge with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

by José Peña Coto ...

"Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde in technological convergence.This book ... ... Read more

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"Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde in technological convergence.This book ...
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The Reception of Darwinian Evolution in Britain, 1859–1909

Darwinism's Generations

by Martin Hewitt ...

The Reception of Darwinian Evolution in Britain, 1859-1909: Darwinism's Generations uses the impact of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859) in the 50 years after its publication to demonstrate the effectiveness of a generational framework for understanding the cultural and intellectual history of Britain in the nineteenth century. It challenges conventional notions of the 'Darwinian ... Read more

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The Reception of Darwinian Evolution in Britain, 1859-1909: Darwinism's Generations uses the impact of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species (1859) in the 50 years after its publication to demonstrate the effectiveness of a generational framework for understanding the cultural and intellectual history of Britain in the nineteenth century. It challenges conventional notions of the 'Darwinian
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Why Do We All Behave In The Way We Do?

The Secrets of Life - From Big Bang to Trump

by SS O'Connor ...

Series Book 3 - The Secrets of Life Series: From Big Bang to Trump
Why is life like a poker game? How did a failed robbery help to explain human nature? Why are we so certain bad men will win - and yet we're so wrong?In this, the third volume of The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor once more uses his easy-going, conversational style to explain how the science of decision analysis developed, and why it has come to show us not only the reasoning behind how ... Read more

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Why is life like a poker game? How did a failed robbery help to explain human nature? Why are we so certain bad men will win - and yet we're so wrong?In this, the third volume of The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor once more uses his easy-going, conversational style to explain how the science of decision analysis developed, and why it has come to show us not only the reasoning behind how
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El Eslabón Perdido de Darwin

by Blue Dragoon Books ...

El eslabón perdido de la teoría de la evolución del ser humano, es el eslabón entre el ser humano y el mono, y es resultado de un estudio y un trabajo genético, el cual fue realizado por estos estos seres extra terrestre en el cromosoma del mono, para lograr hacerlo compatible con los cromosomas de su raza extraterrestre. ... Read more

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El eslabón perdido de la teoría de la evolución del ser humano, es el eslabón entre el ser humano y el mono, y es resultado de un estudio y un trabajo genético, el cual fue realizado por estos estos seres extra terrestre en el cromosoma del mono, para lograr hacerlo compatible con los cromosomas de su raza extraterrestre.
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Darwinism in Argentina

Major Texts (1845-1909)

by Leila Gómez ...

Darwinism in Argentina: Major Texts (1845-1909) brings together essays, letters, short-stories, and public lectures by travelers, scientists, writers, and politicians about Darwin and the theory of evolution in nineteenth century Argentina. This selection of texts provides a thorough overview of the socio-ideological implications of the theory of evolution in South America, as well as the ... Read more

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Darwinism in Argentina: Major Texts (1845-1909) brings together essays, letters, short-stories, and public lectures by travelers, scientists, writers, and politicians about Darwin and the theory of evolution in nineteenth century Argentina. This selection of texts provides a thorough overview of the socio-ideological implications of the theory of evolution in South America, as well as the
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Patogénesis

Una historia del mundo en ocho plagas

by Jonathan Kennedy ...

Translated by Francisco José Ramos Mena ...

«Un recorrido fascinante y ameno a través de la historia de la humanidad.»The Sunday TimesA menudo se cree que los grandes cambios históricos fueron provocados por el genio y la tenacidad de grandes hombres y mujeres, pero Jonathan Kennedy sostiene que los gérmenes, desde el Paleolítico hasta hoy, han sido los responsables de los grandes acontecimientos de la humanidad: las bacterias y los virus ... Read more

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«Un recorrido fascinante y ameno a través de la historia de la humanidad.»The Sunday TimesA menudo se cree que los grandes cambios históricos fueron provocados por el genio y la tenacidad de grandes hombres y mujeres, pero Jonathan Kennedy sostiene que los gérmenes, desde el Paleolítico hasta hoy, han sido los responsables de los grandes acontecimientos de la humanidad: las bacterias y los virus
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A Critique of the Theory of Evolution

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Genetic Mysteries: A Scientific Critique on Evolutionary Mechanisms

by Thomas Hunt Morgan, Dylan Bird ...

In "A Critique of the Theory of Evolution," Thomas Hunt Morgan meticulously examines the foundations and implications of evolutionary theory from a geneticist's perspective. Through a blend of empirical analysis and theoretical discourse, Morgan challenges prevalent Darwinian concepts while advocating for a more nuanced understanding of heredity and variation. His literary style is both rigorous ... Read more

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In "A Critique of the Theory of Evolution," Thomas Hunt Morgan meticulously examines the foundations and implications of evolutionary theory from a geneticist's perspective. Through a blend of empirical analysis and theoretical discourse, Morgan challenges prevalent Darwinian concepts while advocating for a more nuanced understanding of heredity and variation. His literary style is both rigorous
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Genomes, Evolution, and Culture

Past, Present, and Future of Humankind

by Rene J. Herrera, Ralph Garcia-Bertrand, Francisco M. Salzano ...

This book combines recent information and discoveries in the field of human molecular biology and human molecular evolution. It provides an interdisciplinary approach drawing together data from various diverse disciplines to address both the more classical anthropological content and the current more contemporary molecular focus of courses. Chapters include a history of human evolutionary genetics ... Read more

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This book combines recent information and discoveries in the field of human molecular biology and human molecular evolution. It provides an interdisciplinary approach drawing together data from various diverse disciplines to address both the more classical anthropological content and the current more contemporary molecular focus of courses. Chapters include a history of human evolutionary genetics
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The First Steps of Life

Edited by Ernesto Di Mauro ...

Origin of Life studies have a nearly-impossible goal: understanding nature through the comprehension of its origins and its complexities. As a growing field with poorly-defined borders, Origin of Life studies profit from progress in other disciplines.This book proposes both an overview of this large area and an in-depth look at the opinions and results obtained by some of the active contributors ... Read more

$136.00 USD

Origin of Life studies have a nearly-impossible goal: understanding nature through the comprehension of its origins and its complexities. As a growing field with poorly-defined borders, Origin of Life studies profit from progress in other disciplines.This book proposes both an overview of this large area and an in-depth look at the opinions and results obtained by some of the active contributors
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Evolution of Virulence in Eukaryotic Microbes

Edited by L. David Sibley, Barbara J. Howlett, Joseph Heitman ...

A unique and timely review of the emergence of eukaryotic virulence in fungi, oomycetes, and protozoa, as they affect both animals and plantsEvolution of Virulence in Eukaryotic Microbes addresses new developments in defining the molecular basis of virulence in eukaryotic pathogens. By examining how pathogenic determinants have evolved in concert with their hosts, often overcoming innate and ... Read more

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A unique and timely review of the emergence of eukaryotic virulence in fungi, oomycetes, and protozoa, as they affect both animals and plantsEvolution of Virulence in Eukaryotic Microbes addresses new developments in defining the molecular basis of virulence in eukaryotic pathogens. By examining how pathogenic determinants have evolved in concert with their hosts, often overcoming innate and
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Evo-Devo of Child Growth

Treatise on Child Growth and Human Evolution

by Ze'ev Hochberg ...

Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo), this fascinating work offers a new approach to analyzing child growth and development, examining each stage and transition in detail, from fetal development to preadulthood. Based on the author's in-depth review of the current literature and his own observations as a pediatric endocrinologist, the book ... Read more

$152.00 USD

Working with principles from the fields of evolutionary and developmental biology (evo-devo), this fascinating work offers a new approach to analyzing child growth and development, examining each stage and transition in detail, from fetal development to preadulthood. Based on the author's in-depth review of the current literature and his own observations as a pediatric endocrinologist, the book
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Een kleine geschiedenis van intelligentie

De evolutie van het menselijk brein en de opkomst van AI

by Max Bennett ...

Translated by Annemie de Vries ...

De prequel van Sapiens: het verhaal van onze hersenen en de toekomst van AI. Wat is menselijke intelligentie en hoe is het ontstaan? Wat is de rol van kunstmatige intelligentie, nu die een steeds grotere rol in ons leven gaat spelen? En hoe is het mogelijk dat AI een grootmeester kan verslaan met schaken, maar niet een vaatwasser kan inruimen? Om een antwoord te vinden op zulke vragen moeten we in ... Read more

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De prequel van Sapiens: het verhaal van onze hersenen en de toekomst van AI. Wat is menselijke intelligentie en hoe is het ontstaan? Wat is de rol van kunstmatige intelligentie, nu die een steeds grotere rol in ons leven gaat spelen? En hoe is het mogelijk dat AI een grootmeester kan verslaan met schaken, maar niet een vaatwasser kan inruimen? Om een antwoord te vinden op zulke vragen moeten we in
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Geological Observations Of Volcanic Islands (Mobi Classics)

by Charles Darwin ...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.
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The War of the Sexes

How Conflict and Cooperation Have Shaped Men and Women from Prehistory to the Present

by Paul Seabright ...

How our stone-age brains made modern society, and why it matters for relationships between men and womenAs countless love songs, movies, and self-help books attest, men and women have long sought different things. The result? Seemingly inevitable conflict. Yet we belong to the most cooperative species on the planet. Isn't there a way we can use this capacity to achieve greater harmony and equality ... Read more

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How our stone-age brains made modern society, and why it matters for relationships between men and womenAs countless love songs, movies, and self-help books attest, men and women have long sought different things. The result? Seemingly inevitable conflict. Yet we belong to the most cooperative species on the planet. Isn't there a way we can use this capacity to achieve greater harmony and equality
... Read more
PLANET OF CiEs – Exploring Reincarnation, Karma and Aliens on Earth

by Madhava Kumar Turumella ...

Planet of CiEs invites you to look at life, death, and rebirth through an entirely new lens - that of the CiE (Conscious Intergalactic Entity). In this groundbreaking work, author Madhava Kumar Turumella presents a unifying framework that bridges reincarnation, karma, free will, and consciousness as dimensions of one vast, entangled field of existence.Drawing upon ancient Indian philosophy, ... Read more

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Planet of CiEs invites you to look at life, death, and rebirth through an entirely new lens - that of the CiE (Conscious Intergalactic Entity). In this groundbreaking work, author Madhava Kumar Turumella presents a unifying framework that bridges reincarnation, karma, free will, and consciousness as dimensions of one vast, entangled field of existence.Drawing upon ancient Indian philosophy,
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Versuche über Pflanzenhybriden

by Gregor Mendel ...

Entdecken Sie das Geheimnis der genetischen Vererbung, das die Wissenschaft revolutionierte!In "Versuche über Pflanzenhybriden" nimmt Gregor Mendel Sie mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in die Welt der Erbsenpflanzen, deren Kreuzungen die Grundlagen der modernen Genetik legten.Dieses bahnbrechende Werk enthüllt die einzigartigen Themen der Vererbungsgesetze, die Mendel durch akribische Experimente ... Read more

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Entdecken Sie das Geheimnis der genetischen Vererbung, das die Wissenschaft revolutionierte!In "Versuche über Pflanzenhybriden" nimmt Gregor Mendel Sie mit auf eine faszinierende Reise in die Welt der Erbsenpflanzen, deren Kreuzungen die Grundlagen der modernen Genetik legten.Dieses bahnbrechende Werk enthüllt die einzigartigen Themen der Vererbungsgesetze, die Mendel durch akribische Experimente
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