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OverviewMuch recent research in evolutionary developmental biology has focused on the origin of new body plans. However, most evolutionary change at the population and species level consists of tinkering: small-scale alterations in developmental pathways within a single body plan. Such microevolutionary events have been well studied on a population genetic level and from the perspective of adaptive phenotypic evolution, but their developmental mechanisms remain poorly studied. This book explores both theoretical and practical issues of tinkering. It features a wide range of perspectives to address several fundamental questions. How does tinkering occur developmentally, and how is it manifested phenotypically? Are the developmental mechanisms by which tinkering occur different from those that underlie larger evolutionary changes? What are the developmental constraints on tinkering? And how do we test hypotheses about microevolutionary shifts in development from the fossil record? With contributions from experts in a range of fields, this fascinating book makes exciting reading for anyone studying evolution, developmental biology or genetics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gregory R. Bock , Jamie A. GoodePublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Volume: 284 Dimensions: Width: 16.40cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.624kg ISBN: 9780470034293ISBN 10: 0470034297 Pages: 300 Publication Date: 15 June 2007 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe Novartis Foundation is an international scientific and educational charity which promotes the study and general knowledge of science and in particular encourages international co-operation in scientific research. Chair: DANIEL LIEBERMAN, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |