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Understanding Human Evolution

Understanding Human Evolution

For the one-term course in human evolution paleoanthropology or fossil hominins taught at the junior/senior level in departments of anthropology or biology. This new edition provides a comprehensive overview to the field of paleoanthropology the study of human evolution by analyzing fossil remains. It includes the latest fossil finds attempts to place humans into the context of geological and biological change on the planet and presents current controversies in an even-handed manner. | Understanding Human Evolution

GBP 175.00
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Consciousness-Based Evolution

Consciousness-Based Evolution

Consciousness is the key to understanding human existence. Many have attempted to determine the fundamental nature of consciousness based on deductive reasoning. In contrast to that Consciousness-Based Evolution has exploited empiric evidence for the evolution of physiology from the unicell to man based on cell-cell communication as the origin of consciousness each intermediary step representing an innate effort to maintain homeostasis by harnessing the energy flow initiated by The Big Bang. By tracing vertebrate evolution as development and phylogeny focusing on specific emergent steps using a Bayesian approach individual traits can be seen as exaptations of earlier ways in which existential threats were resolved over the course of evolution. You the readers are the beneficiary of those insights.

GBP 120.00
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Epigenetic Processes and Evolution of Life

Epigenetic Processes and Evolution of Life

The book covers the possible story of emergence of life and its subsequent evolution emphasizing the necessary evolutionary step negotiation of a common language set which kept all inhabitants in the biosphere together ensuring a basic level of understanding among them. The book focuses on protocols of communication (both genetic and epigenetic) representing norms shared and understood across the whole biosphere enabling a plethora of holobiotic relationships. Cooperative nature of organismal evolution and epigenetic processes as a major force in evolution are also covered. Topics discussed are illustrated in detail on selected casuistics. | Epigenetic Processes and Evolution of Life

GBP 44.99
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Evolution Equations

Evolution Equations

Celebrating the work of renowned mathematician Jerome A. Goldstein this reference compiles original research on the theory and application of evolution equations to stochastics physics engineering biology and finance. The text explores a wide range of topics in linear and nonlinear semigroup theory operator theory functional analysis and linear and nonlinear partial differential equations and studies the latest theoretical developments and uses of evolution equations in a variety of disciplines. Providing nearly 500 references the book contains discussions by renowned mathematicians such as H. Brezis G. Da Prato N. E. Gretskij I. Lasiecka Peter Lax M. M. Rao and R. Triggiani.

GBP 180.00
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Creative Evolution

Creative Evolution

First published in French in 1907 Henri Bergson’s L’évolution créatrice is a scintillating and radical work by one of the great French philosophers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This outstanding new translation the first for over a hundred years brings one of Bergson’s most important and ambitious works to a new generation of readers. A sympathetic though critical reader of Darwin Bergson argues in Creative Evolution against a mechanistic reductionist view of evolution. For Bergson all life emerges from a creative shared impulse which he famously terms élan vital and which passes like a current through different organisms and generations over time. Whilst this impulse remains as forms of life diverge and multiply human life is characterized by a distinctive form of consciousness or intellect. Yet as Bergson brilliantly shows the intellect’s fragmentary and action- oriented nature which he likens to the cinematograph means it alone cannot grasp nature’s creativity and invention over time. A major task of Creative Evolution is to reconcile these two elements. For Bergson the answer famously lies in intuition which brings instinct and intellect together and takes us “into the very interior of life. ” A work of great rigour and imaginative richness that contributed to Bergson winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927 Creative Evolution played an important and controversial role in the trajectory of twentieth-century philosophy and continues to create significant discussion and debate. The philosopher and psychologist William James who admired Bergson’s work was writing an introduction to the first English translation of the book before his death in 1910. This new translation includes a foreword by Elizabeth Grosz and a helpful translator’s introduction by Donald Landes. Also translated for the first time are additional notes articles reviews and letters on the reception of Creative Evolution in biology mathematics and theology. This edition includes fascinating commentaries by philosophers Maurice Merleau-Ponty Georges Canguilhem and Gilles Deleuze.

GBP 49.99
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Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 1-Deterministic Equations

Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 1-Deterministic Equations

Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications: Volume 1-Deterministic Equations provides an engaging accessible account of core theoretical results of evolution equations in a way that gradually builds intuition and culminates in exploring active research. It gives nonspecialists even those with minimal prior exposure to analysis the foundation to understand what evolution equations are and how to work with them in various areas of practice. After presenting the essentials of analysis the book discusses homogenous finite-dimensional ordinary differential equations. Subsequent chapters then focus on linear homogenous abstract nonhomogenous linear semi-linear functional Sobolev-type neutral delay and nonlinear evolution equations. The final two chapters explore research topics including nonlocal evolution equations. For each class of equations the author develops a core of theoretical results concerning the existence and uniqueness of solutions under various growth and compactness assumptions continuous dependence upon initial data and parameters convergence results regarding the initial data and elementary stability results. By taking an applications-oriented approach this self-contained conversational-style book motivates readers to fully grasp the mathematical details of studying evolution equations. It prepares newcomers to successfully navigate further research in the field. | Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 1-Deterministic Equations

GBP 74.99
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The Ocean Sunfishes Evolution Biology and Conservation

The Ocean Sunfishes Evolution Biology and Conservation

The Ocean Sunfishes: Evolution Biology and Conservation is the first book to gather into one comprehensive volume our fundamental knowledge of the world-record holding charismatic ocean behemoths in the family Molidae. From evolution and phylogeny to biotoxins biomechanics parasites husbandry and popular culture it outlines recent and future research from leading sunfish experts worldwide This synthesis includes diet foraging behavior migration and fisheries bycatch and overhauls long-standing and outdated perceptions. This book provides the essential go-to resource for both lay and academic audiences alike and anyone interested in exploring one of the ocean’s most elusive and captivating group of fishes. | The Ocean Sunfishes Evolution Biology and Conservation

GBP 62.99
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Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

Cognition-Based Evolution is the first comprehensive alternative to 20th-century Neodarwinism proposing a radical 21st-century evolutionary framework with a novel point of origination: all cells are intelligent and must measure uncertain environmental information to sustain themselves. In Cognition-Based Evolution life is defined by cognition. From this differential stance evolutionary biology transforms into the science of why how what and with whom cells measure and communicate under stressful environmental conditions. Life's context is uncertain environmental information communication is its means and genes are its tools. Evolution is its yield as continuous non-random self-referential cellular problem-solving. | Cognition-Based Evolution Natural Cellular Engineering and the Intelligent Cell

GBP 140.00
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The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

So often new phytopathogens emerge and appear primarily in acute form and then take a chronic form; such populations however in general have a limited appearance because of the lack of suitable environmental conditions. The emergence of new pathogens needs to be explored in the light of their evolutionary adaptation. This new volume focuses on the study of quantitative aspects of host-phytopathogen linkages that result in the emergence of aggressive phytopathogens. The book examines the evolution and adaptation of phytopathogens from several cropping systems. | The Phytopathogen Evolution and Adaptation

GBP 82.99
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An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation 2nd Edition Evolution and Innovation

An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation 2nd Edition Evolution and Innovation

Nursing informatics (NI) is the specialty that integrates nursing science with information management and analytical sciences to identify define manage and communicate data information knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. Nursing Informatics supports nurses consumers patients the interprofessional healthcare team and other stakeholders in a wide variety of roles and settings to achieve desired outcomes. This is accomplished through the use of information structures information processes and information technology. An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation 2nd Edition is the ideal gateway to all the professional possibilities this continuously evolving discipline has to offer. Describing the evolution of nursing informatics from its origins to current practice in today’s complex diverse healthcare environment this book offers the next generation of nurse informaticists an understanding of the discipline best practices and its scope of influence in healthcare. The book also explores Nursing Informatics as it is evolving into the future including technology creation and implementation and the development of influential policies and best practices. Special features include descriptions of the ‘a day in the life’ from informatics nurses in multiple roles and fields of influence including academia research clinical settings the executive suite consulting and government as well as an Appendix featuring case profiles. This new edition updates the content to better align with the current state of nursing informatics and expand on additional roles. New to this edition is a chapter providing tips and advice for those trying to find their first nursing informatics job or are changing their careers. Another new chapter covers healthcare analytics and how it fits into the nursing informatics role. An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation 2nd Edition is the ideal resource for nursing students and as a reference guide and pint of inspiration for nurses currently in the field. | An Introduction to Nursing Informatics Evolution and Innovation 2nd Edition Evolution and Innovation

GBP 48.99
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Cognitive Evolution From Single Cells to the Human Mind

Cognitive Evolution From Single Cells to the Human Mind

Cognitive Evolution provides an in-depth exploration of the natural history of cognition from the beginning of life on Earth to present-day humans. Drawing together evolutionary comparative and neuroscience research the book brings a unique cognitive perspective to evolutionary psychology. The second edition features the latest research and illustrations on emerging topics making it a true update of the field. After introducing evolution Boles adopts an information processing perspective – from inputs to outputs with all the mental processes in between to provide a systematic overview of the evolution of cognition including its sensory motoric perceptual and cognitive components. The combination of evolutionary comparative and neuroscience perspectives provides an insight on topics like vision handedness tools and planning spatial perception pattern recognition memory language and consciousness. Cognitive Evolution is a comprehensive essential read for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of cognitive and evolutionary psychology. Researchers will find it a useful and insightful synthesis of the field yet even the curious public will find in it much that is surprising and enlightening. | Cognitive Evolution From Single Cells to the Human Mind

GBP 44.99
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Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

Evolution is the single unifying principle of biology and core to everything in the life sciences. More than a century of work by scientists from across the biological spectrum has produced a detailed history of life across the phyla and explained the mechanisms by which new species form. This textbook covers both this history and the mechanisms of speciation; it also aims to provide students with the background needed to read the research literature on evolution. Students will therefore learn about cladistics molecular phylogenies the molecular-genetical basis of evolutionary change including the important role of protein networks symbionts and holobionts together with the core principles of developmental biology. The book also includes introductory appendices that provide background knowledge on for example the diversity of life today fossils the geology of Earth and the history of evolutionary thought. Key Features Summarizes the origins of life and the evolution of the eukaryotic cell and of Urbilateria the last common ancestor of invertebrates and vertebrates. Reviews the history of life across the phyla based on the fossil record and computational phylogenetics. Explains evo-devo and the generation of anatomical novelties. Illustrates the roles of small populations genetic drift mutation and selection in speciation. Documents human evolution using the fossil record and evidence of dispersal across the world leading to the emergence of modern humans. | Evolution The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity

GBP 66.99
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Primate Evolution and Human Origins

Primate Evolution and Human Origins

Primate Evolution and Human Origins compiles for the first time the major ideas and publications that have shaped our current view of the evolutionary biology of the primates and the origin of the human line. Designed for freshmen-to-graduate students in anthropology paleontology and biology the book is a unique collection of classic papers culled from the past 20 years of research. It is also an important reference for academicians and researchers as it covers the entire scope of primate and human evolution (with an emphasis on the fossil record). A comprehensive bibliography cites over 2000 significant articles not found in the main text.

GBP 150.00
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Broadening Our Knowledge on Cluster Evolution

Broadening Our Knowledge on Cluster Evolution

Although clusters are regarded as important elements in economic development the strong focus in the literature on the way clusters function is contrasted with a disregard for their evolutionary development: how clusters actually become clusters how and why they decline and how they shift into new fields and transform over time. Although recently new cluster life cycle approaches emerged both empirical evidence and theoretical contributions on this topic are still limited. This book therefore contributes to broadening our knowledge on the life cycle and evolution of clusters both empirically and theoretically. It contains chapters on inter-firm relations as drivers of cluster transformation as well as chapters on the heterogeneity of firms and firm capabilities during cluster evolution and on the role of institutions in stimulating the emergence and growth of clusters. Case-studies stem from different industries and technologies such as biogas film and television new media and medical technologies and from different countries such as Sweden Austria Switzerland and South Korea. All chapters underline that cluster evolution does not only depend on internal dynamics but that external relations are an integral part of cluster dynamics. This book was previously published as a special issue of European Planning Studies. | Broadening Our Knowledge on Cluster Evolution

GBP 42.99
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Human Evolution Economic Progress and Evolutionary Failure

Human Evolution Economic Progress and Evolutionary Failure

This monograph is an innovative endeavour in many ways. First it brings to the fore the synergy between human evolution and economic and social progress. Second it acknowledges the critical contributions from the routine adherence to contextual truth and contextual non-violence of humanity at large. Finally it argues that the world is sliding towards evolutionary failure by not moving further forward in the adherence to the two core human values. For all those interested in development in a holistic sense the book will inspire thinking and debate. Human evolution will go on – one way or the other – with or without adherence to truth and non-violence. The book stresses the time is now to go for the best and eschew the worst. | Human Evolution Economic Progress and Evolutionary Failure

GBP 39.99
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Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 2-Stochastic Equations

Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 2-Stochastic Equations

Most existing books on evolution equations tend either to cover a particular class of equations in too much depth for beginners or focus on a very specific research direction. Thus the field can be daunting for newcomers to the field who need access to preliminary material and behind-the-scenes detail. Taking an applications-oriented conversational approach Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications: Volume 2-Stochastic Equations provides an introductory understanding of stochastic evolution equations. The text begins with hands-on introductions to the essentials of real and stochastic analysis. It then develops the theory for homogenous one-dimensional stochastic ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and extends the theory to systems of homogenous linear stochastic ODEs. The next several chapters focus on abstract homogenous linear nonhomogenous linear and semi-linear stochastic evolution equations. The author also addresses the case in which the forcing term is a functional before explaining Sobolev-type stochastic evolution equations. The last chapter discusses several topics of active research. Each chapter starts with examples of various models. The author points out the similarities of the models develops the theory involved and then revisits the examples to reinforce the theoretical ideas in a concrete setting. He incorporates a substantial collection of questions and exercises throughout the text and provides two layers of hints for selected exercises at the end of each chapter. Suitable for readers unfamiliar with analysis even at the undergraduate level this book offers an engaging and accessible account of core theoretical results of stochastic evolution equations in a way that gradually builds readers’ intuition. | Discovering Evolution Equations with Applications Volume 2-Stochastic Equations

GBP 69.99
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The Vegan Evolution Transforming Diets and Agriculture

The Vegan Evolution Transforming Diets and Agriculture

Arguing for a vegan economy this book explains how we can and should alter our eating habits away from meat and dairy through sociocultural evolution. Using the latest research and ideas about the cultural ecology of food this book makes the case that through biological and especially cultural evolution the human diet can gravitate away from farmed meat and dairy products. The thrust of the writing demonstrates that because humans are a cultural species and since we are evolving more culturally than biologically it stands to reason for health and environmental reasons that we develop a vegan economy. The book shows that for many good reasons we don’t need a diet of meat and dairy and a call is made to legislative leaders policy makers and educators to shift away from animal farming and inform people about the advantages of a vegan culture. The bottom line is that we have to start thinking collectively about smarter ways of growing and processing plant foods not farming animals as food to generate good consequences for health the environment and therefore animals. This is an attainable and worthy goal given the mental and physical plasticity of humans through cooperative cultural evolution. This book is essential reading for all interested in veganism whether for ethical environmental or health reasons and those studying the human diet from a range of disciplines including cultural evolution food ecology animal ethics food and nutrition and evolutionary studies. | The Vegan Evolution Transforming Diets and Agriculture

GBP 35.99
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Fruit Flies (Tephritidae) Phylogeny and Evolution of Behavior

Fruit Flies (Tephritidae) Phylogeny and Evolution of Behavior

Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most destructive agricultural pests in the world eating their way through acres and acres of citrus and other fruits at an alarming rate and forcing food and agriculture agencies to spend millions of dollars in control and management measures. But until now the study of fruit flies has been traditionally biased towards applied aspects (e. g. management monitoring and mass rearing)-understandable given the tremendous economic impact of this species. This work is the first that comprehensively addresses the study of the phylogeny and the evolution of fruit fly behavior. An international group of highly renowned scientists review the current state of knowledge and include considerable new findings on various aspects of fruit fly behavior phylogeny and related subjects. In the past the topics of phylogeny and evolution of behavior were barely addressed and when so often superficially. Fruit Flies (Tephritidae): Phylogeny and Evolution of Behavior is a definitive treatment covering all behaviors in a broad range of tephritids. | Fruit Flies (Tephritidae) Phylogeny and Evolution of Behavior

GBP 59.99
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Stellar Evolution

Stellar Evolution

This book addresses the fascinating subject of astrophysics from its theoretical basis to predominant research conducted in the field today. An accomplished researcher in the field and a well-known expositor the author strikes a balance that allows the serious reader to appreciate the current issues without previous knowledge of the subject. Astronomy and Astrophysics * The Equations of Stellar Structure * The Gas Characteristics * The Structure of a Star * Computation of Stellar Evolution * Evolutionary Track * Binary Systems * Star Formation * Rotation of Stars * Supernova * Close Binary Systems * Special Topics * The Galaxy

GBP 56.99
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Vultures Their Evolution Ecology and Conservation

Vultures Their Evolution Ecology and Conservation

This book reexamines current knowledge on the evolution ecology and conservation biology of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae) and seeks answers to past and present regional extinctions colorizations and conservation questions. Extinct species of both families are examined as is the disputed evidence for familial similarities and differences currently under review by geneticists and ornithologists. Conservation questions concern the extent to which recent land cover change (deforestation urbanization and desertification) wildlife depletions and pollution have affected scavenging vultures. Such changes are examined as both positive and negative for vultures—a growing body of literature hints at the positive impacts of urban waste more open forests forest fires landscape cultivation road kills and shore development especially with increased attention to bird adaptation and new theories of adaptive management in conservation. These are contrasted with the conservation of other raptors and scavengers. Within new trends in conservation with emphases on animal/human shared co-evolution in intensely habituated spaces vulture conservation requires important new perspectives that contrast with the needs of other species conservation. | Vultures Their Evolution Ecology and Conservation

GBP 44.99
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Muscles of Chordates Development Homologies and Evolution

Muscles of Chordates Development Homologies and Evolution

Chordates comprise lampreys hagfishes jawed fishes and tetrapods plus a variety of more unfamiliar and crucially important non-vertebrate animal lineages such as lancelets and sea squirts. This will be the first book to synthesize summarize and provide high-quality illustrations to show what is known of the configuration development homology and evolution of the muscles of all major extant chordate groups. Muscles as different as those used to open the siphons of sea squirts and for human facial communication will be compared and their evolutionary links will be explained. Another unique feature of the book is that it covers illustrates and provides detailed evolutionary tables for each and every muscle of the head neck and of all paired and median appendages of extant vertebrates. Key Selling Features: Has more than 200 high-quality anatomical illustrations including evolutionary trees that summarize the origin and evolution of all major muscle groups of chordates Includes data on the muscles of the head and neck and on the pectoral pelvic anal dorsal and caudal appendages of all extant vertebrate taxa Examines experimental observations from evolutionary developmental biology studies of chordate muscle development allowing to evolutionarily link the muscles of vertebrates with those of other chordates Discusses broader developmental and evolutionary issues and their implications for macroevolution such as the links between phylogeny and ontogeny homology and serial homology normal and abnormal development the evolution variations and birth defects of humans and medicine. | Muscles of Chordates Development Homologies and Evolution

GBP 59.99
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Islam and Evolution Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm

Islam and Evolution Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm

This book attempts to equip the reader with a holistic and accessible account of Islam and evolution. It guides the reader through the different variables that have played a part in the ongoing dialogue between Muslim creationists and evolutionists. This work views the discussion through the lens of al-Ghazālī (1058-1111) a widely-known and well-respected Islamic intellectual from the medieval period. By understanding al-Ghazālī as an Ash’arite theologian a particular strand of Sunni theology his metaphysical and hermeneutic ideas are taken to explore if and how much Neo-Darwinian evolution can be accepted. It is shown that his ideas can be used to reach an alignment between Islam and Neo-Darwinian evolution. This book offers a detailed examination that seeks to offer clarity if not agreement in the midst of an intense intellectual conflict and polarity amongst Muslims. As such it will be of great interest to scholars of Science and Religion Theology Philosophy of Religion Islamic Studies and Religious Studies more generally. *Winner of the International Society for Science & Religion (ISSR) book prize 2022 (academic category)* | Islam and Evolution Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm

GBP 36.99
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International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

This title was first published in 2003. In this volume of essays - based on papers delivered to 2001 conference International Banking and Financial Systems - leading European bankers and banking historians give their assessment of the evolution of central banking in 20th-century Europe. As well as providing a historical perspective the volume also explores how the lessons of the 20th century may be brought to bear on current and future trends in central banking. In so doing this volume provides an insight into the ways in which economic stability and growth has been and can be promoted. | International Banking and Financial Systems Evolution and Stability

GBP 31.99
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