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1	Evolution more books like this by Mark Ridley (Editor) Mark Ridley's "Evolution" has become the premier undergraduate text in the study of evolution. Readable and stimulating, yet well-balanced and in-depth, this text tells the story of evolution, from the history of the study to the most recent developments in evolutionary theory. This third edition of this successful textbook features updates and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Richard Dawkins: How a Scientist Changed the Way We Think more books like this by Alan Grafen (Editor), Mark Ridley (Editor) Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of The Selfish Gene, this sparkling collection explores the impact of Richard Dawkins as scientist, rationalist, and one of the most important thinkers alive today. Specially commissioned pieces by leading figures in science, philosophy, literature, and the media, such as Daniel C. Dennett, Matt ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.46! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Darwin Reader more books like this by Mark Ridley (Editor), Professor Charles Darwin see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Animal Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Mechanisms, Development and Ecology more books like this by Mark Ridley Drawing extensively on examples and experimental work, "Animal Behavior, second edition", makes animal behavior accessible even to readers who know only the rudiments of biology. Dr. Ridley structures his book around the underlying questions of animal behavior: What are the mechanisms that control behavior? Why or how are they useful? How did they ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.56!
5	How to Read Darwin more books like this by Mark Ridley Granta's new How to Read series is based on a very simple, but novel, idea. Most beginners' guides to great thinkers and writers offer either potted biographies or condensed summaries of their major works. How to Read, by contrast, brings the reader face to face with the writing itself in the company of an expert guide. Its starting point is that ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $7.20! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Mendel's Demon: Gene Justice and the Complexity of Life more books like this by Mark Ridley The existence of complex life is one of the great mysteries of evolution, for complexity is neither inevitable nor necessary. Indeed, as Mark Ridley shows in this important and thought-provoking book, two major biological hurdles had to be overcome to allow living complexity to evolve. Complex life is constructed from more genes than simple life. ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $24.00! \| first editions
7	The Problems of Evolution more books like this by Mark Ridley Is evolution true? Darwin's theory poses many questions; this book identifies the key problems and explains clearly and authoritatively the main answers that have been offered, giving the rival merits of the different theories. It also shows that recent controversial ideas, said to spell the death of Darwinism, are not as revolutionary as they ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.98!
8	The Cooperative Gene: How Mendel's Demon Explains the Evolution of Complex Beings more books like this by Mark Ridley Ridley talks about complex cell structure in evolutionary terms. Examining how life evolved from single cells to complex life, Ridley introduces Mendel's Demon--the concept of cooperative genes that work together to control errors involved with reproduction. A technical but valuable addition to the literature on evolutionary genetics. see all copies from $2.88! new only from $24.95! \| first editions
9	Narrow Roads of Gene Land: The Collected Papers of W. D. Hamilton Volume 3: Last Words more books like this by W D Hamilton, Mark Ridley (Editor) W. D. Hamilton (1936-2000) has been described by Richard Dawkins as 'a good candidate for the title of most distinguished Darwinian since Darwin'. His work on evolutionary biology continues to influence scientists working across a wide variety of disciplines, including evolution, population genetics, animal behaviour, genetics, anthropology, and ... see all copies from $75.00! new only from $78.71!
10	The Darwin Reader: Charles Darwin more books like this by Mark Ridley (Editor), Charles Darwin This collection of many passages from Darwin's landmark books show Darwin as a man of many talents, as a scientist, experimenter and travel writer. With authentic illustrations chosen and originally published by Darwin. Illustrated. see all copies from $29.00! new only from $29.00!
11	Oxford Surveys in Evolutionary Biology: Volume 1: 1984 more books like this by Richard Dawkins (Editor), Mark Ridley (Editor) This new annual publication is intended to stimulate discussion and review progress in evolutionary studies, with particular emphasis on new theoretical ideas and frameworks. In addition to papers by distinguished contributors, the series will also contain special features, such as major group reviews of books, essays on topical issues, and ... see all copies from $37.50!
12	The Explanation of Organic Diversity: The Comparative Method and Adaptations for Mating more books like this by Mark Ridley The comparative method of studying adaptation seeks general patterns in the adaptations of many species. This method has been practised by biologists since Aristotle, but it has never been developed to be as rigorous as the experimental method. The first half of this book attempts to show how the comparative method can be improved if only ... see all copies from $62.88!
13	Oxford Surveys in Evolutionary Biology: Volume 2: 1985 by Richard Dawkins (Editor), Mark Ridley (Editor) A new annual publication, Oxford Surveys in Evolutionary Biology presents reviews of new theoretical ideas and frameworks to stimulate discussion and outline progress in evolutionary studies. The book covers the entire field, touching upon all active schools of thought. It also presents special features such as major reviews of groups of books in ... see all copies from $67.50!
14	Oxford Surveys in Evolutionary Biology: Volume 3: 1986 more books like this by Richard Dawkins (Editor), Mark Ridley (Editor) Evolutionary biology draws on all levels and branches of biological science, from molecular biology to ecology to paleontology; it also makes use of such disciplines as economics. This series provides a medium whereby researchers and students can keep abreast of the large amount of research conducted each year in every area. It will be invaluable ... see all copies from $77.50!
15	Evolution and Classification: The Reformation of Cladism more books like this by Mark Ridley see all copies from $185.03!
16	Animal Behaviour more books like this by M Ridley This book is designed as a concise introductory guide to animal behaviour. The subject is introduced through thoroughly-described and well-illustrated examples, and will be intelligible even to readers who know only the rudiments of biology. The text is up-to-date, and covers the whole science of animal behaviour. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
17	The Times History of Our Times more books like this by Mark Ridley see all copies from $14.89! first editions
18	A Darwin selection more books like this by Charles Darwin, Mark Ridley Scientists around the world across disciplines ranging from economics via psychology to computing are still grappling with the implications of Darwin's revolutionary ideas about the evolution of life. Those ideas are scattered across the many large volumes of his writings (Darwin was a typically prolific Victorian), but the most telling, most ... see all copies from $14.13!
19	L'Èvolution by Mark Ridley see all copies from $59.50! new only from $59.50!

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