Origins of Life From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language

Name: Origins of Life From the Birth of Life to the Origin of Language
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ISBN: 9780192862099

ISBN-10: 019286209X

ISBN-13: 9780192862099

Edition: 2000

Authors: John Maynard Smith, Eï¿½rs Szathmï¿½ry

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In this fascinating book, John Maynard Smith and Eors Szathmary present an original picture of evolution. They propose that during evolution there have been a number of major transitions in the way in which information is passed between generations. These transitions include the appearance of the first replicating molecules, the emergence of co-operative animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. Containing many new ideas, this book is contemporary biology on the grandest scale, from the birth of life to the origin of language.

Book details

List price: $22.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/26/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 4.75" wide x 7.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface


Life and Information


The major transitions


From chemistry to heredity


From the RNA world to the modern world


From heredity to simple cells


The origin of eukaryotic cells


The origin of sex


Genetic conflict


Living together


The evolution of many-celled organisms


Animal societies


From animal to human societies


The origin of language


Glossary


Notes


Further Reading


Index