Biological Emergences
Robert G. B. Reid
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Biological Emergences
Published
March 1, 2007
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pages
535
ISBN-13
9780262182577
ISBN-10
0262182572
Description
"In Biological Emergences, Robert Reid argues that natural selection is not the cause of evolution. He writes that the causes of variations, which he refers to as natural experiments, are independent of natural selection; indeed, he suggests, natural selection may get in the way of evolution. Reid proposes an alternative theory to explain how emergent novelties are generated and under what conditions they can overcome the resistance of natural selection. He suggests that what causes innovative variation causes evolution, and that these phenomena are environmental as well as organismal."--Jacket.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Introduction to genetic analysis
Microbiology
The Selfish Gene
What is life? The physical aspect of the living cell
The Singularity Is Near
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Biological Emergences?
This edition of Biological Emergences has approximately 535 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Biological Emergences?
For most readers, Biological Emergences typically takes between 11h 9m and 7h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 133,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Biological Emergences?
The estimated word count for Biological Emergences is approximately 133,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Biological Emergences?
Biological Emergences was written by Robert G. B. Reid.
When was Biological Emergences published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 1, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.