The major transitions in evolution
John Maynard Smith
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The major transitions in evolution
Published
January 9, 1998
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9780198502944
ISBN-10
019850294X
Description
During evolution there have been major changes in the way genetic information is transmitted from one generation to the next. This book discusses these transitions. The authors highlight the similarities between different transitions and show how an understanding of one sheds light on others.
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
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The major transitions in evolution was written by John Maynard Smith.
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