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OverviewOffering daring new ideas about evolution, two highly respected biologists here tackle the central, unresolved question in the field-how have living organisms on Earth developed with such astounding variety and complexity? Marc Kirschner and John Gerhart draw on cutting-edge biological and medical research to provide an original solution to this longstanding puzzle. ""In this terrific new book, molecular systems meet evolution. The result is a wealth of stimulating ideas set among clear explanations drawn from a revelatory decade in biology.""-Andrew H. Knoll, author of Life on a Young Planet ""Thought-provoking and lucidly written. . . . The Plausibility of Life will help readers understand not just the plausibility of evolution, but its remarkable, inventive powers."" -Sean Carroll, author of Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo ""Remarkably lucid and comprehensive, this new theoretical synthesis will . . . shift the grounds for debate in the controversy surrounding organic evolution.""-Booklist (starred review) Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marc W. Kirschner , John C. Gerhart , John NortonPublisher: Yale University Press Imprint: Yale University Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780300119770ISBN 10: 0300119771 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 31 January 2007 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews'intriguing and compelling... highly recommended... an insightful look at an important area of scientific work' John Gribbin, The Independent '... challenging and provocative.' Michael Le Page, New Scientist 'In this terrific new book, molecular systems meet evolution. The result is a wealth of stimulating ideas set among clear explanations drawn from a revelatory decade in biology.' Andrew H. Knoll, author of Life on a Young Planet 'Thought-provoking and lucidly written... The Plausibility of Life will help readers understand not just the plausibility of evolution, but its remarkable, inventive powers.' Sean Carroll, author of Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo 'Remarkably lucid and comprehensive, this new theoretical synthesis will... shift the grounds for debate in the controversy surrounding organic evolution.' Booklist (starred review) Author InformationMarc W. Kirschner is professor and chair, Department of Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School. John C. Gerhart is professor in the Graduate School, University of California, Berkeley. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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