{"product_id":"9789401790130","title":"Handbook of Evolutionary Thinking in the Sciences","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHandbook of Evolutionary Thinking in the Sciences\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHeams, Thomas; Huneman, Philippe; Lecointre, Guillaume; Silberstein, Marc\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Darwinian theory of evolution is itself evolving and this book presents the details of the core of modern Darwinism and its latest developmental directions. The authors present current scientific work addressing theoretical problems and challenges in four sections, beginning with the concepts of evolution theory, its processes of variation, heredity, selection, adaptation and function, and its patterns of character, species, descent and life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second part of this book scrutinizes Darwinism in the philosophy of science and its usefulness in understanding ecosystems, whilst the third section deals with its application in disciplines beyond the biological sciences, including evolutionary psychology and evolutionary economics, Darwinian morality and phylolinguistics. The final section addresses anti-Darwinism, the creationist view and issues around teaching evolution in secondary schools. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reader learns how current experimental biology is opening important perspectives on the sources of variation, and thus of the very power of natural selection. This work examines numerous examples of the extension of the principle of natural selection and provides the opportunity to critically reflect on a rich theory, on the methodological rigour that presides in its extensions and exportations, and on the necessity to measure its advantages and also its limits. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars interested in modern Darwinism and scientific research, its concepts, research programs and controversies will find this book an excellent read, and those considering how Darwinism might evolve, how it can apply to the human sciences and other disciplines beyond its origins will find it particularly valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally produced in French (Les Mondes Darwiniens), the scope and usefulness of the book have led to the production of this English text, to reach a wider audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book is a milestone in the impressive penetration by Francophone scholars into the world of Darwinian science, its historiography and philosophy over the last two decades.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Rosenberg, R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy, Duke University \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUntil now this useful and comprehensive handbook has only been available to francophones. Thanks to this invaluable new translation, this collection of insightful and original essays can reach the global audience it deserves.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTim Lewens, University of Cambridge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2014-12-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789401790130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-017-9014-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 910\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44807401078924,"sku":"9789401790130","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789401790130.jpg?v=1779581480","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789401790130","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}