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Unnatural Selection: Technology, Politics, and Plant Evolution

de Cary Fowler ...

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary history of the century-long battle over our planet's most vital intellectual property: the seed. Unnatural Selection demonstrates how America's intellectual property laws reshaped global agriculture with consequences we're still grappling with today.Seeds and planting materials are central to the agricultural system that feeds us all. Yet there has been ... Leer más

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A groundbreaking interdisciplinary history of the century-long battle over our planet's most vital intellectual property: the seed. Unnatural Selection demonstrates how America's intellectual property laws reshaped global agriculture with consequences we're still grappling with today.Seeds and planting materials are central to the agricultural system that feeds us all. Yet there has been
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The Field of Human Evolution: Critical Perspectives from History and Epistemology

Edición de Mathilde Lequin, Juan Manuel Rodríguez Caso ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
In recent years, the study of human evolution has made substantial advances—from major fossil and archaeological discoveries to breakthroughs in paleogenetics and analytical methods. Yet, does more data necessarily lead to better science?This volume challenges this assumption, arguing that advances in understanding human origins require critical reflection. Transforming scarce and incompete data ... Leer más

$197.09 USD

In recent years, the study of human evolution has made substantial advances—from major fossil and archaeological discoveries to breakthroughs in paleogenetics and analytical methods. Yet, does more data necessarily lead to better science?This volume challenges this assumption, arguing that advances in understanding human origins require critical reflection. Transforming scarce and incompete data
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Cultural Phylogenetics

Concepts and Applications in Archaeology

Edición de Larissa Mendoza Straffon ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book explores the potential and challenges of implementing evolutionary phylogenetic methods in archaeological research, by discussing key concepts and presenting concrete applications of these approaches.The volume is divided into two parts: The first covers the theoretical and conceptual implications of using evolution-based models in the sociocultural domain, illustrates the sorts of ... Leer más

$152.09 USD

This book explores the potential and challenges of implementing evolutionary phylogenetic methods in archaeological research, by discussing key concepts and presenting concrete applications of these approaches.The volume is divided into two parts: The first covers the theoretical and conceptual implications of using evolution-based models in the sociocultural domain, illustrates the sorts of
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I Codici della Bellezza: Viaggio antropologico nel cuore dei canoni di bellezza attraverso il tempo e i popoli

de Nicolas du Comtat ...

Perché un essere umano, 75.000 anni fa nella grotta di Blombos, ha forato e tinto d'ocra una modesta conchiglia per indossarla al collo? Perché un guerriero Masai si cosparge di terra rossa, un'aristocratica di epoca Tang sogna sopracciglia a foglia di salice e le corti europee sono arrivate ad avvelenarsi con la biacca di piombo?Ne I codici della bellezza, Nicolas du Comtat ci guida in una ... Leer más

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Perché un essere umano, 75.000 anni fa nella grotta di Blombos, ha forato e tinto d'ocra una modesta conchiglia per indossarla al collo? Perché un guerriero Masai si cosparge di terra rossa, un'aristocratica di epoca Tang sogna sopracciglia a foglia di salice e le corti europee sono arrivate ad avvelenarsi con la biacca di piombo?Ne I codici della bellezza, Nicolas du Comtat ci guida in una
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Humanity, Uploaded

de R.E. Allen ...

We are at a point where we can deliberately evolve ourselves, as a human species. Humanity, Uploaded examines how we can use technology and science to influence this evolution in the backdrop of changing atmospheric conditions on Earth. The book examines the environmental risks we pose on ourselves and those naturally imposed by the environment. It takes the premise that the best option for human ... Leer más

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We are at a point where we can deliberately evolve ourselves, as a human species. Humanity, Uploaded examines how we can use technology and science to influence this evolution in the backdrop of changing atmospheric conditions on Earth. The book examines the environmental risks we pose on ourselves and those naturally imposed by the environment. It takes the premise that the best option for human
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Magnifying Creation

de George T Javor ...

What do spiral galaxies, living cells, and the human brain have in common? They all testify to the ingenuity of the Master Designer! In Magnifying Creation, Creationist and scientist extraordinaire, Dr. George T. Javor, takes readers on a riveting journey of discovery, revealing the remarkable evidence for biblical creation that pervades the natural world.Javor, a veteran professor of biochemistry ... Leer más

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What do spiral galaxies, living cells, and the human brain have in common? They all testify to the ingenuity of the Master Designer! In Magnifying Creation, Creationist and scientist extraordinaire, Dr. George T. Javor, takes readers on a riveting journey of discovery, revealing the remarkable evidence for biblical creation that pervades the natural world.Javor, a veteran professor of biochemistry
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Learning to Smell

Olfactory Perception from Neurobiology to Behavior

de Donald A. Wilson, Richard J. Stevenson ...

Written by a neurobiologist and a psychologist, this volume presents a new theory of olfactory perception. Drawing on research in neuroscience, physiology, and ethology, Donald A. Wilson and Richard J. Stevenson address the fundamental question of how we navigate through a world of chemical encounters and provide a compelling alternative to the "reception-centric" view of olfaction.The major ... Leer más

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Written by a neurobiologist and a psychologist, this volume presents a new theory of olfactory perception. Drawing on research in neuroscience, physiology, and ethology, Donald A. Wilson and Richard J. Stevenson address the fundamental question of how we navigate through a world of chemical encounters and provide a compelling alternative to the "reception-centric" view of olfaction.The major
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Hierarchical Evolutionary-Developmental Theory

Towards a New Theory of Evolution

de Carlos Ochoa ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book introduces a new evolutionary model called “Hierarchical Evolutionary-Developmental Theory” or “H-Evo-Devo Theory.” This theory proposes that the organism’s internal properties reflect entities that are highly integrated in developmental terms that evolve hierarchically. In other words, it attempts to demonstrate that developmental constraints operate at different scales, producing ... Leer más

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This book introduces a new evolutionary model called “Hierarchical Evolutionary-Developmental Theory” or “H-Evo-Devo Theory.” This theory proposes that the organism’s internal properties reflect entities that are highly integrated in developmental terms that evolve hierarchically. In other words, it attempts to demonstrate that developmental constraints operate at different scales, producing
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The Hundred Years' Trial

Law, Evolution, and the Long Shadow of Scopes v. Tennessee

de Alexander Gouzoules, Harold Gouzoules ...

A new account of the enduring cultural, legal, and scientific legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial.In The Hundred Years' Trial, Alexander and Harold Gouzoules explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of ... Leer más

$27.09 USD

A new account of the enduring cultural, legal, and scientific legacy of the 1925 Scopes Trial.In The Hundred Years' Trial, Alexander and Harold Gouzoules explore the century-long impacts of the historic 1925 Scopes "Monkey Trial," starting with the development of evolutionary theory and charting the resulting cultural and legal conflicts over evolution in the United States. Through a blend of
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Darwiniana: Essays Volume 2

de Thomas Henry Huxley ...

Lectures on popular and scientific subjects is a historical scientific work that examines the relationship between science, industry, and society during the industrial expansion of 19th-century England. It provides structured discussions on technological progress and its economic and cultural impact, with a strong focus on industrial development and applied science. A major emphasis of the work is ... Leer más

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Lectures on popular and scientific subjects is a historical scientific work that examines the relationship between science, industry, and society during the industrial expansion of 19th-century England. It provides structured discussions on technological progress and its economic and cultural impact, with a strong focus on industrial development and applied science. A major emphasis of the work is
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Darwin e Il Darwinismo

Orizzonti

de Schriftsteller Verschiedene ...

Series series Orizzonti
Il presente saggio ricostruisce la formazione del pensiero darwiniano, ne esamina i principali concetti e segue gli sviluppi che hanno condotto dalla teoria ottocentesca della selezione naturale alla biologia evolutiva contemporanea. L'esposizione distingue costantemente fra fatti storicamente documentati, interpretazioni storiografiche, modelli scientifici consolidati e questioni tuttora discusse ... Leer más

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Il presente saggio ricostruisce la formazione del pensiero darwiniano, ne esamina i principali concetti e segue gli sviluppi che hanno condotto dalla teoria ottocentesca della selezione naturale alla biologia evolutiva contemporanea. L'esposizione distingue costantemente fra fatti storicamente documentati, interpretazioni storiografiche, modelli scientifici consolidati e questioni tuttora discusse
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Subversive Acts of Humanity

de Ken Breniman ...

What if evolution isn't about getting smarter-but about breaking free?In a world that profits from division, exhaustion, and quiet compliance, Subversive Acts of Humanity is a rebellious survival guide for those who refuse to go numb.The systems around us are cracking-politically, socially, ecologically. The old ways are failing, but what comes next is up to us. Blending primatology, neuroscience, ... Leer más

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What if evolution isn't about getting smarter-but about breaking free?In a world that profits from division, exhaustion, and quiet compliance, Subversive Acts of Humanity is a rebellious survival guide for those who refuse to go numb.The systems around us are cracking-politically, socially, ecologically. The old ways are failing, but what comes next is up to us. Blending primatology, neuroscience,
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SSQG: SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY VOL.1

VOL 1, #1

de ROLAND FORTE ...

Series Libro 1 - VOL 1
SSQG SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY UNVEILS A REVOLUTIONARY FRAMEWORK THAT SHATTERS CONVENTIONAL UNDERSTANDING, UNIFYING THE FUNDAMENTAL FORCES OF PHYSICS WITH THE PRIMORDIAL POWER OF FREQUENCY. THIS PARADIGM- SHIFTING WORK EXPLORES THE HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSE, DEMONSTRATING HOW SCALER ENERGY AND SONIC RESONANCE ARE THE VERY BLUEPRINT OF REALITY. ... Leer más

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SSQG SCALER SONIC QUANTUM GEOMETRY AND THE UNIFIED PHYSICS OF FREQUENCY UNVEILS A REVOLUTIONARY FRAMEWORK THAT SHATTERS CONVENTIONAL UNDERSTANDING, UNIFYING THE FUNDAMENTAL FORCES OF PHYSICS WITH THE PRIMORDIAL POWER OF FREQUENCY. THIS PARADIGM- SHIFTING WORK EXPLORES THE HIDDEN ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSE, DEMONSTRATING HOW SCALER ENERGY AND SONIC RESONANCE ARE THE VERY BLUEPRINT OF REALITY.
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Теорія еволюції Дарвіна

Поява видів

de Romain Parmentier ...

Traducido por Yaroslav Melnik ...

У 1859 році була опублікована фундаментальна книга Чарльза Дарвіна про походження видів шляхом природного відбору, з новаторською ідеєю про те, що всі види на землі є результатом повільного еволюційного процесу і продовжують розвиватися в рамках боротьби, яка зараз широко відома як виживання найбільш пристосованих. Висновки Дарвіна були результатом багаторічних ретельних спостережень, але ... Leer más

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У 1859 році була опублікована фундаментальна книга Чарльза Дарвіна про походження видів шляхом природного відбору, з новаторською ідеєю про те, що всі види на землі є результатом повільного еволюційного процесу і продовжують розвиватися в рамках боротьби, яка зараз широко відома як виживання найбільш пристосованих. Висновки Дарвіна були результатом багаторічних ретельних спостережень, але
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The Modern Synthesis of Evolution with Genetics

de Wayne Douglas Smith, Ph.D. ...

In the beginning, there was only chemistry on the Earth. There were no minds, no creativity, and no intention. Nevertheless, once self-replicating chemicals had a chance to arise, there would have been an automatic tendency for more successful variants to increase in frequency at the expense of less successful variants. Success in chemical replicators is simply synonymous with frequency in ... Leer más

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In the beginning, there was only chemistry on the Earth. There were no minds, no creativity, and no intention. Nevertheless, once self-replicating chemicals had a chance to arise, there would have been an automatic tendency for more successful variants to increase in frequency at the expense of less successful variants. Success in chemical replicators is simply synonymous with frequency in
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Methods for Human History

Studying Social, Cultural, and Biological Evolution

de Patrick Manning ...

Series series History (R0)
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive survey of methods used in the expanding studies of human evolution, paying particular attention to new work on social evolution. The first part of the book presents principal methods for the study of biological, cultural, and social evolution, plus migration, group behavior, institutions, politics, and environment. The second part provides a ... Leer más

$28.49 USD

This book presents a concise yet comprehensive survey of methods used in the expanding studies of human evolution, paying particular attention to new work on social evolution. The first part of the book presents principal methods for the study of biological, cultural, and social evolution, plus migration, group behavior, institutions, politics, and environment. The second part provides a
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Philosophy in Reality

A New Book of Changes

de Joseph E. Brenner, Abir U. Igamberdiev ...

Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Philosophy in Reality offers a new vision of the relation between science and philosophy in the framework of a non-propositional logic of real processes, grounded in the physics of the real world. This logical system is based on the work of the Franco-Romanian thinker Stéphane Lupasco (1900-1988), previously presented by Joseph Brenner in the book Logic in Reality (Springer, 2008). The present ... Leer más

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Philosophy in Reality offers a new vision of the relation between science and philosophy in the framework of a non-propositional logic of real processes, grounded in the physics of the real world. This logical system is based on the work of the Franco-Romanian thinker Stéphane Lupasco (1900-1988), previously presented by Joseph Brenner in the book Logic in Reality (Springer, 2008). The present
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Marvelous Learning Animal

What Makes Human Behavior Unique

de Arthur W. Staats ...

What makes us human? In recent decades, researchers have focused on innate tendencies and inherited traits as explanations for human behavior, especially in light of groundbreaking human genome research. The author thinks this trend is misleading. As he shows in great detail in this engaging, thought-provoking, and highly informative book, what makes our species unique is our marvelous ability to ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

What makes us human? In recent decades, researchers have focused on innate tendencies and inherited traits as explanations for human behavior, especially in light of groundbreaking human genome research. The author thinks this trend is misleading. As he shows in great detail in this engaging, thought-provoking, and highly informative book, what makes our species unique is our marvelous ability to
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Floral Mimicry

de Steven D. Johnson, Florian P. Schiestl ...

Mimicry is a classic example of adaptation through natural selection. The traditional focus of mimicry research has been on defence in animals, but there is now also a highly-developed and rapidly-growing body of research on floral mimicry in plants. This has coincided with a revolution in genomic tools, making it possible to explore which genetic and developmental processes underlie the sometimes ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

Mimicry is a classic example of adaptation through natural selection. The traditional focus of mimicry research has been on defence in animals, but there is now also a highly-developed and rapidly-growing body of research on floral mimicry in plants. This has coincided with a revolution in genomic tools, making it possible to explore which genetic and developmental processes underlie the sometimes
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Antologia de Experimentos: Técnica de mais 1 Ano de Vida Intrafísica

Aceleração da História Pessoal

de Ana Claudia Prado, Elizabeth Rodrigues, Maria Izabel da Conceição, Rosemere Victoriano ...

A proposta de publicação de experimentos da Técnica de Mais 1 Ano de Vida Intrafísica surgiu após a conclusão do primeiro experimento grupal dessa metodologia (2011) devido aos resultados positivos quanto à transformação intraconsciencial e à aceleração da história de vida. Os relatos de experiências de vida possuem sua singularidade Aceleração da História Pessoal e autenticidade, embora, ao mesmo ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

A proposta de publicação de experimentos da Técnica de Mais 1 Ano de Vida Intrafísica surgiu após a conclusão do primeiro experimento grupal dessa metodologia (2011) devido aos resultados positivos quanto à transformação intraconsciencial e à aceleração da história de vida. Os relatos de experiências de vida possuem sua singularidade Aceleração da História Pessoal e autenticidade, embora, ao mesmo
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The Impact of Climate Change on Fungal Diseases

Edición de María Guadalupe Frías-De-León, Carolina Brunner-Mendoza, María del Rocío Reyes-Montes, Esperanza Duarte-Escalante ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The shift of weather patterns has affected the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, including mycoses. Mycoses have remained neglected due to a lack of training and recognition within the medical community. Nonetheless, these diseases remain common worldwide while frequently being underdiagnosed.Climate change affects the distribution of fungal communities, provoking outbreaks in ... Leer más

$143.99 USD

The shift of weather patterns has affected the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, including mycoses. Mycoses have remained neglected due to a lack of training and recognition within the medical community. Nonetheless, these diseases remain common worldwide while frequently being underdiagnosed.Climate change affects the distribution of fungal communities, provoking outbreaks in
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Vanishing Life on Earth

de Bimalendu B. Nath ...

The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms that existed in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet's history and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes. The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those that have ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history. ... Leer más

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The book is an abridged story of life that we see now and the life forms that existed in the past. Readers can flip through pages of the planet's history and explore the secrets hidden in the fossils scattered across forgotten landscapes. The species we see today are only a tiny fraction of all those that have ever lived on Earth. Most of the species have vanished throughout the Earth's history.
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Crossbills and Conifers

One Million Years of Adaptation and Coevolution

de Craig Benkman ...

Crossbills and Conifers explores an intimate natural historical connection, revealing why crossbills have become an exemplar of diversification and coevolution. Craig Benkman takes readers on his 40-year journey of research and discovery, exploring a series of unique and interrelated findings about the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation of a remarkable group of birds.Key to revealing ... Leer más

$36.99 USD

Crossbills and Conifers explores an intimate natural historical connection, revealing why crossbills have become an exemplar of diversification and coevolution. Craig Benkman takes readers on his 40-year journey of research and discovery, exploring a series of unique and interrelated findings about the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation of a remarkable group of birds.Key to revealing
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Animal Behavior Desk Reference

A Dictionary of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition

de Edward M. Barrows ...

Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us.-- The Need for Precise Terminology, Austin (1957, 7–8)It follows that, for effective and efficient communication, people should have, or at least understand, the same precise terminology. Such terminology is ... Leer más

$115.99 USD

Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us.-- The Need for Precise Terminology, Austin (1957, 7–8)It follows that, for effective and efficient communication, people should have, or at least understand, the same precise terminology. Such terminology is
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