Quirks of Human Anatomy: An Evo-Devo Look at the Human Body (Evo-Devo Bundle 3 Paperback Book Set)

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Quirks of Human Anatomy: An Evo-Devo Look at the Human Body (Evo-Devo Bundle 3 Paperback Book Set)

Book: Hardcover 29 - 05 - 2009

Product ID: 4440410

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Language : English

Hardcover : 274 Pages

ISBN-10 : 0521518482

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Product Description With the emergence of the new field of evolutionary developmental biology we are witnessing a renaissance of Darwin’s insights 150 years after his Origin of Species. Thus far, the exciting findings from “evo-devo” have only been trickling into college courses and into the domain of non-specialists. With its focus on the human organism, Quirks of Human Anatomy opens the floodgates by stating the arguments of evo-devo in plain English, and by offering a cornucopia of interesting case studies and examples. Its didactic value is enhanced by 24 schematic diagrams that integrate a host of disparate observations, by its Socratic question-and-answer format, and by its unprecedented compilation of the literature. By framing the “hows” of development in terms of the “whys” of evolution, it lets readers probe the deepest questions of biology. Readers will find the book not only educational but also enjoyable, as it revels in the fun of scientific exploration. Review "I heartily recommend this book and found it a joy to read...The rich array of evo–devo research that is brought to bear in Quirks of Human Anatomy provides another independent line of evidence for our connection to the tree of life." - Andrew J. Petto, Evolution: Education and Outreach "The book is indeed a great success as it enables a simple and pleasing introduction to the field of evolutionary biology and Darwinian medicine...I strongly recommend reading it because it may inspire many future students to be engaged in various aspects of evolutionary studies. It is also a good read for the general public curious about evolution." - Israel Hershkovitz, The Evolution & Medicine Review "Quirks of Human Anatomy: An Evo-Devo Look at the Human Body, by Lewis I. Held, Jr. is a lively romp through the evolution of the human body – with particular attention to traits that do not work so well, which he calls 'quirks.' The book is well written, with humor and a real passion for the subject. The illustrations are clear and informative, and, as the text, packed with details." - Anne Buchanan, BioEssays "....Bridges the gap between basic research and comparative anatomy, but does so in a delightful and engaging manner that anyone can understand.... Despite the light touch of the author’s prose, this is a serious book, supplemented by dozens of excellent illustrations and nearly 3,000 references, that has lots to offer anyone interested in evolution." - John G. Fleagle, Evolutionary Anthropology "An interesting and thoughtful book.... At times, humorous and whimsical but always accurate in addressing the issue, principally from an embryological perspective. It presents numerous tables and illustrations and more than adequate commentary.... Overall, the book is a good read for those interested in evolutionary biology and should be a successful book in the hands of those students Held is aiming to reach." - James M. Williams, The Journal of the American Medical Association "For graduate students looking for meaningful questions in the biological sciences to investigate, this book will provide an outstanding collection of many such questions, and provide some hints of where to start, with nearly half the book providing appropriate references - places to start the search, all neatly linked to their presentation in the text.... All in all, a fascinating read, presented with delightful humor, many helpful graphic aids, and a great variety related topics." - Larry Flammer, Evolution and the Nature of Science Institutes (ENSI) "The potential readership of this precious little book is wide and diverse. Among those in the trade of Evo-Devo, I doubt there are more than a handful who have ever looked at their own body with professional eyes, as Lewis Held has done so successfully in these pages. Thus, I expect many colleagues will enjoy this book as I did. But for those who need an introduction to the field, this is one of the first titles I would recommend, not simply b

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