Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 576.8
EAN: 9780132275842
ISBN: 0132275848
Label: Benjamin Cummings
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 800
Publication Date: January 07, 2007
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
Sales Rank: 200216
Studio: Benjamin Cummings

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:

By presenting evolutionary biology as an ongoing research effort, this best-seller aims to help readers think like scientists. The authors convey the excitement and logic of evolutionary science by introducing principles through recent and classical studies, and by emphasizing real-world applications. Features a new chapter on Phylogenomics and the Molecular Basis of Adaptation (Ch. 15). Offers an earlier presentation of Reconstructing Evolutionary Trees, reflecting the growing importance of this topic in the field. Includes the latest research and examples, giving students access to the most current developments in the field. Includes full-color photographs, diagrams and data-graphics throughout, developed by the author. Undergraduate courses in evolution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rating: - Good shape and good shiping
The book was in good condition and arrived within a week. They notified me the day it was sent and I recommend this seller.

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Rating: - Great text book
This book is well written and actually not bad as far as text books go.

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Rating: - Save your scientific intellect
For an eager young mind, anxious to understand more about the evolutionary theory, this book is both scientifically and intellectually disappointing. The book reads more like a commentary than a textbook, organizing theoretical thoughts from numerous publications. Its principles that are supposed to explain the "backbone of all biology" will leave you with more questions than answers. Even the questions that the author proposes, e.g. in Ch 3, are not adequately answered. I have many question marks ... Read More

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Rating: - Richly detailed overview of modern evolutionary thought
I have used all three earlier editions of this text for my undergraduate 'Evolution' course (I am a college Professor of Biology) and have witnessed the various changes made over the years. The new version has updated much of the information on molecular evolution; the authors should be commended for their very thorough literature review. With the veritable explosion of research into evolutionary phenomena, this must be difficult indeed! The initial chapter on HIV still remains a wonderful introduction ... Read More

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Rating: - If only Campbell were the author...
There's not much to say. The book isn't confusing because the material is too technical--it's often confusing because the author doesn't go in enough depth; it's frustrating when a crucial concept is presented, such as Hamilton's Law, but no examples on its applications are put forth. I find myself frequently searching the internet to suppliment this textbook. It also doesn't help that the book doesn't come with a cd-rom, or any additional material, unless you purchase the teacher's edition...reading this ... Read More

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