{"product_id":"evolution-mark-ridley-9781405103459","title":"Evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Ridley's \u003ci\u003eEvolution\u003c\/i\u003e 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 revent developments in evolutionary theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this successful textbook features updates and extensive new coverage. The sections on adaptation and diversity have been reorganized for improved clarity and flow, and a completely updated section on the evolution of sex and the inclusion of more plant examples have all helped to shape this new edition. \u003ci\u003eEvolution\u003c\/i\u003e also features strong, balanced coverage of population genetics, and scores of new applied plant and animal examples make this edition even more accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDedicated website - provides an interactive experience of the book, with illustrations downloadable to PowerPoint, and a full supplemental package complementing the book - www.blackwellpublishing.com\/ridley.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMargin icons - indicate where there is relevant information included in the dedicated website.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo new chapters - one on evolutionary genomics and one on evolution and development bring state-of-the-art information to the coverage of evolutionary study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo kinds of boxes - one featuring practical applications and the other related information, supply added depth without interrupting the flow of the text.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMargin comments - paraphrase and highlight key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy and review questions - help students review their understanding at the end of each chapter, while new challenge questions prompt students to synthesize the chapter concepts to reinforce the learning at a deeper level.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Ridley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1405103450\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781405103459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/07\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 751\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.64h x 7.54w x 1.40d","brand":"Mark Ridley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44583691157759,"sku":"9781405103459","price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e8d66ae3-c2c6-4773-a2c3-e8de8eb51266.jpg?v=1701883035","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/evolution-mark-ridley-9781405103459","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}