Evolution
Carl Zimmer
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Evolution
by Carl Zimmer, Douglas J. Emlen
Published
Jul 13, 2015
Publisher
W. H. Freeman
Pages
756
ISBN-13
9781936221554
ISBN-10
1936221551
Description
Science writer Carl Zimmer and evolutionary biologist Douglas Emlen have teamed up to write a textbook intended for biology majors that will inspire students while delivering a solid foundation in evolutionary biology. Zimmer brings the same story-telling skills he displayed in The Tangled Bank, his 2009 non-majors textbook that the Quarterly Review of Biology called "spectacularly successful." Emlen, an award-winning evolutionary biologist at the University of Montana, has infused Evolution: Making Sense of Life with the technical rigor and conceptual depth that today’s biology majors require. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of evolutionary theory, such as natural selection, genetic drift, phylogeny, and coevolution. Evolution: Making Sense of Life also drives home the relevance of evolution for disciplines ranging from conservation biology to medicine. With riveting stories about evolutionary biologists at work everywhere from the Arctic to tropical rain forests to hospital wards, the book is a reading adventure designed to grab the imagination of the students, showing them exactly why it is that evolution makes such brilliant sense of life. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Evolution?
This edition of Evolution has approximately 756 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 Evolution?
For most readers, Evolution typically takes between 15h 45m and 10h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 189,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 189,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Evolution?
The estimated word count for Evolution is approximately 189,000 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Evolution?
Evolution was written by Carl Zimmer, Douglas J. Emlen.
When was Evolution published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jul 13, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.