Biological Evolution: An Anthology of Current ThoughtKaty Human This instructive book covers a wide range of topics: the history of the wooly mammoth, Southern Hemisphere dinosaurs, female-impersonating male snakes, and Darwin's theories. Here are twenty selections drawn from the leading academic and popular journals, which, taken together, provide a rich and intriguing survey of the current state of evolutionary studies. Engaging, accessible, and challenging, this volume is an inviting survey of the field of evolution for high school students. |
Contents
CONTENTS | 5 |
The Basic Mechanics of Evolution | 11 |
Evolution Adaptation and Extinction | 59 |
The Speed of Evolution | 97 |
Human and Technological Influences | 145 |
Web Sites | 178 |
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