Description

As an introduction to principles of evolution, this inexpensive paperback text is ideally suited as a main text for general evolution or as a supplement for general biology, genetics, zoology, botany, anthropology or any life science course that utilizes evolution as the underlying theme of all life.

Table of Contents

Evolution, Sixth Edition

Preface

Chapter 1- Variation in Populations

Chapter 2- Darwinian Scheme of Evolution

Chapter 3- Heritable Variation

Chapter 4- Mutation

Chapter 5- Genetic Equilibrium

Chapter 6- Concept of Selection

Chapter 7- Selection in Action

Chapter 8- Balanced Polymorphism

Chapter 9- Genetic Drift and Gene Flow

Chapter 10- Races and Species

Chapter 11- Cataclysmic Evolution

Chapter 12- Adaptive Radiation

Chapter 13- Major Adaptive Radiations

Chapter 14- Origin of Life

Chapter 15- Molecular Evolution

Chapter 16- History of Life

Chapter 17- Emergence of the Human Species

Chapter 18- Deciphering the Human Genome

Chapter 19- Microevolution, Macroevolution, and Punctuated Equilibria

Chapter 20- Natural Selection and Social Behavior

Chapter 21- Cultural Evolution

Epilogue

New Features

This edition has been totally rewritten to accommodate the "hot" topics in evolutionary biology, with specific emphasis on human population.

The chapters are organized in an historical fashion to provide a logical presentation of evolution. The first two chapters discuss "what" evolution is, "why" it is studied, and "how" it is studied.

Introduction to molecular biology and how the study of evolution has advanced with the ability to analyze DNA and RNA.

NEW chapter on the geographical distribution of human genes (the genetic aspect of human population).

NEW chapter explaining human sexual chromosomes.

NEW information on the human genome project.

NEW ILLUSTRATIONS- The concepts are reinforced by artfully prepared illustrations that are an integral part of the text. Over 40 new illustrations have been especially prepared for this edition.