Extended Heredity: A New Understanding of Inheritance and Evolution by Russell B

Description: Extended Heredity by Russell Bonduriansky, Troy Day There is much more to heredity than genes For much of the twentieth century it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, its now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description There is much more to heredity than genes For much of the twentieth century it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, its now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity. In Extended Heredity, evolutionary biologists Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day explore the latest research showing that what happens during our lifetimes - and even our parents and grandparents lifetimes - can influence the features of our descendants. Based on this evidence, Bonduriansky and Day develop an extended concept of heredity that upends ideas about how traits can and cannot be transmitted across generations, opening the door to a new understanding of inheritance, evolution, and even human health.The most compelling and accessible account of this topic to date. - Kevin Laland, ScienceThe authors make a persuasive case that genes are not the only determinants of Darwinian evolution. - Steven Henikoff, Current Biology Author Biography Russell Bonduriansky is professor of evolutionary biology at the University of New South Wales in Australia. Troy Day is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Biology at Queens University in Canada. Review "A work of great clarity. Bonduriansky and Day provide an absorbing account of evolution in which a menagerie of epigenetic forces joins our genes as the drivers of who we are and what we are like."--Mark Pagel, author of Wired for Culture"Extended Heredity [shows] how far the mainstream has shifted to include epigenetic forces alongside genes as drivers of who and what we are."---Liz Else and Simon Ings, New Scientist"The most compelling and accessible account of this topic to date."---Kevin Laland, Science"Clear and timely, Extended Heredity looks at the evolutionary importance of nongenetic inheritance and how it offers exciting research perspectives. This book will have a major influence on how nongenetic inheritance will be dealt with in future years, by both believers and skeptics of the concept." --Anne Charmantier, French National Center for Scientific Research"This lively and enjoyable book articulates the role of nongenic inheritance as an essential aspect of evolutionary biology. Extended Heredity is a most welcome contribution to the field."--Jan Sapp, author of The New Foundations of Evolution Long Description There is much more to heredity than genes For much of the twentieth century it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, its now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity. In Extended Heredity , evolutionary biologists Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day explore the latest research showing that what happens during our lifetimes -- and even our parents and grandparents lifetimes -- can influence the features of our descendants. Based on this evidence, Bonduriansky and Day develop an extended concept of heredity that upends ideas about how traits can and cannot be transmitted across generations, opening the door to a new understanding of inheritance, evolution, and even human health. The most compelling and accessible account of this topic to date. -- Kevin Laland, Science The authors make a persuasive case that genes are not the only determinants of Darwinian evolution. -- Steven Henikoff, Current Biology Promotional "Headline" How genes are not the only basis of heredity--and what this means for evolution, human life, and disease Details ISBN0691204144 Author Troy Day Pages 304 Publisher Princeton University Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 0691204144 ISBN-13 9780691204147 Format Paperback Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle A New Understanding of Inheritance and Evolution Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States DEWEY 304.5 Birth 1968 Short Title Extended Heredity Language English Publication Date 2020-04-14 UK Release Date 2020-04-14 NZ Release Date 2020-04-14 US Release Date 2020-04-14 Illustrations 40 b/w illus. Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691157672 AU Release Date 2020-08-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130096127;

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