Dementia: A Very Short Introduction, Taylor Kathleen

Автор: Catling DavidC
Название: Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199586454 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199586455
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Описание: Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the latest scientific understanding of astrobiology, incorporating aspects of microbiology, geology, and astronomy.

Автор: Howard, Jonathan (Professor of Cell Genetics, Inst
Название: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0192854542 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192854544
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Описание: Darwin`s theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Analysing Darwin`s major insights and arguments, this work reasserts the importance of his work for the development of modern biology.

Автор: Passingham Richard
Название: Cognitive Neuroscience: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198786220 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198786221
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Описание: This Very Short Introduction describes the new field of cognitive neuroscience - the study of what happens in the brain when we perceive, think, reason, remember, and act. Focusing on the human brain, Passingham looks at the most recent research in the field, the modern brain imaging technologies, and what the images can and can`t tell us.

Автор: Charlesworth Brian
Название: Evolution: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198804369 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198804369
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Описание: This book is about the central role of evolution in shaping the nature and diversity of the living world. It describes the processes of natural selection, how adaptations arise, and how new species form, as well as summarizing the evidence for evolution.

Автор: Waller John
Название: Heredity: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198790457 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198790457
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Описание: John Waller describes the changing ideas concerning heredity from antiquity to the modern biological understanding, considering both the efforts over the centuries to identify the physiological mechanisms involved and how views of heredity have been used to justify or condemn inequalities of class, gender, and race.

Автор: Archibald, John M.
Название: Genomics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198786204 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198786207
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Описание: In the years since the Human Genome Project, genomics has grown into a big and rapidly developing field driven by bioinformatics technology. The implications for our health and privacy, and our understanding of ecological systems and evolution are profound. This book provides an account of this exciting new science, its impact and its potential.

Автор: Davies Jamie A.
Название: Synthetic Biology: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198803494 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198803492
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Описание: The fast growing field of synthetic biology, which involves the novel design or redesign of living matter, has opened a vista of technological opportunities, from drug manufacture to producing biofuels. Jamie Davies considers the possibilities and controversies surrounding this exciting new science.

Автор: Zuk, Marlene (professor In The Department Of Ecology, Evolution And Behavior At The University Of Minnesota Twin Cities) Simmons, Leigh W. (professor
Название: Sexual selection: a very short introduction
ISBN: 0198778759 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198778752
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Описание: Sexual selection, Darwin`s other big idea, is the selection for particular traits and behaviours that results from (usually) female choice and male competition. It can produce flamboyant features, such as the peacock`s tail, which would seem to be detrimental to survival. This book explores our understanding of how sexual selection works.

Автор: Kemp Tom
Название: Reptiles: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198806418 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198806417
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Описание: From dinosaurs to lizards, snakes, and turtles, Tom Kemp considers the range of reptiles which have walked our Earth. Exploring how evolutionary adaptions have fitted them to their individual niches, he discusses their biology, such as cold bloodedness and feeding habits, and analyses why reptiles have been so successful throughout history.

Автор: Snowling Margaret J
Название: Dyslexia: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198818300 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198818304
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Описание: Dyslexia is gaining increasing recognition as a relatively common learning disorder. Margaret Snowling introduces the exciting research surrounding dyslexia, considering potential causes, the neuroscience behind it and attempts to understand how it works, and the various strategies and interventions which can help people with dyslexia today.

Автор: Wignall Paul B.
Название: Extinction: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198807287 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198807285
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Описание: Extinction has occurred throughout the history of life, and nearly all the species that have ever existed have now disappeared. In this Very Short Introduction, Paul B. Wignall looks at the causes and nature of extinction events, what makes a species vulnerable, and the debates in modern science of the role of climate and humans.

Автор: Norman David
Название: Dinosaurs: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198795920 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198795926
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Описание: David Norman discusses some of the most fascinating and iconic creatures to walk our Earth. Introducing the different famillies of dinosaurs, he discusses how they were first discovered and interpreted, and looks at how scientific break-throughs have changed our understanding of dinosaurs over the years.