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Evolutionary Theory
Sean H. Rice
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Description for Evolutionary Theory
Paperback. Evolutionary Theory covers all the major theoretical approaches used to study the mechanics of evolution, including classical one- and two-locus models, diffusion theory, coalescent theory, quantitative genetics, and game theory. Num Pages: 348 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 624.
Evolutionary Theory covers all the major theoretical approaches used to study the mechanics of evolution, including classical one- and two-locus models, diffusion theory, coalescent theory, quantitative genetics, and game theory. There are also chapters on theoretical approaches to the evolution of development and on multilevel selection theory. Each subject is illustrated by focusing on those results that have the greatest power to influence the way that we think about how evolution works.
Evolutionary Theory covers all the major theoretical approaches used to study the mechanics of evolution, including classical one- and two-locus models, diffusion theory, coalescent theory, quantitative genetics, and game theory. There are also chapters on theoretical approaches to the evolution of development and on multilevel selection theory. Each subject is illustrated by focusing on those results that have the greatest power to influence the way that we think about how evolution works.
Product Details
Publisher
Sinauer Associates, Inc.
Number of pages
348
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
348
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780878937028
SKU
V9780878937028
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About Sean H. Rice
SEAN H. RICE is Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University, and Assistant Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology at Yale's Peabody Museum of Natural History USA. He received his Ph.D., in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, from the University of Arizona. Dr. Rice's work in evolutionary biology has explored a wide range of topics, including developmental ... Read more
Reviews for Evolutionary Theory
All evolutionary biologists should be made to understand this material, and Rice's volume is the best place for them to begin. Anyone who wants to call themselves evolutionary theorists should work their way through this unique book.
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