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Book Synopsis: This work is intended to portray the interrelationship of heredity, individual development, and the evolution of species in a way that can be understood by nonspecialists. In striving to offer a straightforward historical exposition of the complex topic of nature and nurture, the author tells the story through a central cast of characters beginning with Lamarck in 1809 and ending with a synthesis of his own that depicts how extragenetic behavioral changes in individual development could be the first stages in the pathway leading to evolutionary change. On the way to that goal, he describes relevant conceptual aspects of genetics, embryological development, and evolutionary biology in a nontechnical and accurate way for students and colleagues in the behavioral and social sciences. The book presents a highly selected review as a prelude to the description of a developmental theory of the phenotype in which behavioral change leads eventually to evolutionary change.
This book grew out of an invited interdisciplinary course of lectures for advanced undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Presenting the various ways about thinking about heredity, individual development, and evolution, the author had three goals in mind:
- to establish the relevance of individual development to the evolution of species;
- to describe the most appropriate way to think about or conceptualize heredity in relation to individual development;
- to show that this somewhat unorthodox manner of conceptualizing heredity and individual development gives rise to a new way to think about the behavioral pathway leading to evolution.
In conclusion, the present work will provide a contribution toward the possible dissolution of the nature-nurture dichotomy, as well as a contribution to evolutionary theory.
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Discover the fascinating interplay between heredity, individual development, and the evolution of species with "Individual Development and Evolution: The Genesis of Novel Behavior." This captivating and thought-provoking book offers a straightforward historical exposition of the complex topic of nature and nurture, making it accessible to both experts and non-specialists.
Written with clarity and precision, the author takes you on a journey starting from Lamarck's groundbreaking work in 1809, all the way to his own groundbreaking synthesis that revolutionizes our understanding of behavioral changes in individual development leading to evolutionary change. Along the way, you'll gain insights into key concepts of genetics, embryological development, and evolutionary biology.
Whether you're a student or a professional in the behavioral and social sciences, this book will expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of the interconnections between heredity, individual development, and evolution. It is the product of an interdisciplinary course of lectures delivered at the prestigious University of Colorado, Boulder, and has been highly acclaimed by advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
With three primary goals in mind, the author successfully achieves a paradigm shift in our thinking: establishing the relevance of individual development to the evolution of species, presenting a new and more appropriate way to conceptualize heredity in relation to individual development, and proving that this novel conceptual framework uncovers an exciting pathway leading to evolution.
In conclusion, "Individual Development and Evolution: The Genesis of Novel Behavior" challenges the traditional nature-nurture dichotomy and contributes to the advancement of evolutionary theory. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain fresh insights into the fascinating world of genetics, development, and evolution. Order your copy today!
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