Modular evolution
Lucio Vinicius
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Modular evolution
Published
2010
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
235
ISBN-13
9780521429641
ISBN-10
0521429641
Description
"Natural selection is more than the survival of the fittest: it is a force engendering higher biological complexity. Presenting a new explanation for the tendency of life to become more complex through evolution, this book offers an introduction to the key debates in evolutionary theory, including the role of genes and sex in evolution, the adaptive reasons for senescence and death and the origin of neural information. The author argues that biological complexity increased through the process of 'modularity transfer': modular phenotypes (proteins, somatic cells, learned behaviours) evolved into new modular information carriers (regulatory proteins, neural cells, words), giving rise to new information systems and higher levels of biological organisation. Modular Evolution makes sense of the unique place of humans in evolution, both as the pinnacle of biological complexity and inventors of non-biological evolution"--
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 Modular evolution?
This edition of Modular evolution has approximately 235 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 Modular evolution?
For most readers, Modular evolution typically takes between 4h 54m and 3h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Modular evolution?
The estimated word count for Modular evolution is approximately 58,750 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 Modular evolution?
Modular evolution was written by Lucio Vinicius.
When was Modular evolution published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.