The major transitions in evolution
During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. Indiscussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between diffe
eBook, English, 1997
Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1997