Explorations in Organismal Biology
Author : Martin Zahn
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,26 MB
Release : 2014-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781465250278
Explorations
Author : Beth Alison Schultz Shook
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,14 MB
Release : 2023
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : 9781931303811
Book Description
Life History Invariants
Author : Eric L. Charnov
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,53 MB
Release : 2023
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 9781383027068
Book Description
In this text, Eric Charnov uses ideas about symmetry, invariance, and scaling laws to explore aspects of population dynamics and the evolution of male and female life histories. Charnov's work is internationally known and will attract great interest among postgraduate students and researchers in ecology, evolution, behaviour, and many other fields within organismal biology.
Concepts of Biology
Author : Samantha Fowler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,2 MB
Release : 2023-05-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781739015503
Book Description
Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
Evolutionary Biology of Aging
Author : Michael R. Rose
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 1994-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198022727
Book Description
This unique book looks at the biology of aging from a fundamentally new perspective, one based on evolutionary theory rather than traditional concepts which emphasize molecular and cellular processes. The basis for this approach lies in the fact that natural selection, as a powerful determining force, tends to decline in importance with age. Many of the characteristics we associate with aging, the author argues, are more the result of this decline than any mechanical imperative contained within organic structures. This theory in turn yields the most fruitful avenues for seeking answers to the problem of aging, and should be recognized as the intellectual core of gerontology and the foundation for future research. The author ably surveys the vast literature on aging, presenting mathematical, experimental, and comparative findings to illustrate and support the central thesis. The result is the first complete synthesis of this vital field. Evolutionary biologists, gerontologists, and all those concerned with the science of aging will find it a stimulating, strongly argued account.
Deep Life
Author : Tullis C. Onstott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 30,76 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 0691096449
Book Description
APPENDIX A: Chronology of the Exploration of Subsurface Life -- APPENDIX B: Chronology of the Meeting of the U.S. DOE's SSP Meetings -- NOTES -- REFERENCES -- INDEX
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Copyright Office, Library of Congress
Page : 1482 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Copyright
ISBN :
Book Description
Essays on Developmental Biology Part B
Author : Paul Wassarman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 13,60 MB
Release : 2016-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128016167
Book Description
In 2016 Current Topics in Developmental Biology (CTDB) will celebrate its 50th or "golden anniversary. To commemorate the founding of CTDB by Aron Moscona (1921-2009) and Alberto Monroy (1913-1986) in 1966, a two-volume set of CTDB (volumes 116 and 117), entitled Essays on Development, will be published by Academic Press/Elsevier in early 2016. The volumes are edited by Paul M. Wassarman, series editor of CTDB, and include contributions from dozens of outstanding developmental biologists from around the world. Overall, the essays provide critical reviews and discussion of developmental processes for a variety of model organisms. Many essays relate the history of a particular area of research, others personal experiences in research, and some are quite philosophical. Essays on Development provides a window onto the rich landscape of contemporary research in developmental biology and should be useful to both students and investigators for years to come. - Covers the area of developmental processes for a variety of model organisms - International board of authors - Part of two 50th Anniversary volumes proving a comprehensive set of reviews edited by Serial Editor Paul M. Wassarman
Biological Autonomy
Author : Alvaro Moreno
Publisher : Springer
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 2015-05-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9401798370
Book Description
Since Darwin, Biology has been framed on the idea of evolution by natural selection, which has profoundly influenced the scientific and philosophical comprehension of biological phenomena and of our place in Nature. This book argues that contemporary biology should progress towards and revolve around an even more fundamental idea, that of autonomy. Biological autonomy describes living organisms as organised systems, which are able to self-produce and self-maintain as integrated entities, to establish their own goals and norms, and to promote the conditions of their existence through their interactions with the environment. Topics covered in this book include organisation and biological emergence, organisms, agency, levels of autonomy, cognition, and a look at the historical dimension of autonomy. The current development of scientific investigations on autonomous organisation calls for a theoretical and philosophical analysis. This can contribute to the elaboration of an original understanding of life - including human life - on Earth, opening new perspectives and enabling fecund interactions with other existing theories and approaches. This book takes up the challenge.
Handbook of the Historiography of Biology
Author : Michael Dietrich
Publisher : Springer
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 33,79 MB
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319901183
Book Description
This handbook offers original, critical perspectives on different approaches to the history of biology. This collection is intended to start a new conversation among historians of biology regarding their work, its history, and its future. Historical scholarship does not take place in isolation: As historians create their narratives describing the past, they are in dialogue not only with their sources but with other historians and other narratives. One important task for the historian is to place her narrative in a historiographic lineage. Each author in this collection offers their particular perspective on the historiography of a range of topics from Model Organisms to Eugenics, Molecular Biology to Biotechnology, Women, Race, Scientific Biography, Genetics, Darwin and more. Rather than comprehensive literature reviews, the essays critically reflect upon important historiographic trends, offering pointed appraisals of the field by leading scholars. Other authors will surely have different perspectives, and this is the beauty and challenge of history-making. The Handbook of the Historiography of Biology presents an opportunity to engage with each other about how the history of biology has been and will be written.
