Biology'S First Law

The Tendency For Diversity And Complexity To Increase In Evolutionary Systems

by Daniel W. Mcshea e Robert N. Brandon
language: english
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS, July of 2010 ‧
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Life on earth is characterized by three phenomena: adaptation; diversity; and complexity. Natural selection explains adaptation. But what explains diversity and complexity? This book argues that there exists in evolution a spontaneous tendency toward increased diversity and complexity, one that acts whether natural selection is present or not.

Biology'S First Law

The Tendency For Diversity And Complexity To Increase In Evolutionary Systems

by Daniel W. Mcshea e Robert N. Brandon

Property Description
ISBN: 9780226562254
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Release Date: July of 2010
Language: English
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 15 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 184
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Science > Biology
EAN: 9780226562254