Explore Evolution (2nd Ed.) by Carl Bergstrom & Lee Alan Dugatkin

Explore Evolution (2nd edition) by Carl T. Bergstrom & Lee Alan Dugatkin.

This textbook integrates key themes in evolutionary biology—phylogenetics and population thinking—in a manner that is both up-to-date and accessible. It features extensive, in-depth research examples, a focus on problem-solving, and an impressive art program designed to engage students and aid their understanding of fundamental concepts and processes. Key features include:

Extensive coverage of phylogenetics, introduced in Chapter 1 through engaging examples that highlight the power of phylogenetic thinking. In Chapter 4, Phylogeny and Evolutionary History, and Chapter 5, Inferring Phylogeny, students learn to interpret and construct trees that generate testable hypotheses about evolutionary history and assess the relatedness of living organisms. This robust foundation in phylogenetic reasoning is then integrated into nearly every subsequent chapter.
Fundamental concepts are explored through the lenses of phylogenetics and population thinking, reinforced by current research examples, many from the past decade. Examples include Chapter 3’s detailed examination of Hopi Hoekstra’s work on natural selection, cryptic coloration, and the Mc1R and Agouti genes in oldfield mice (Peromyscus polionotus), Chapter 11’s discussion of Jack Szostak’s research on lipid membranes and early cellular reproduction, and Chapter 19’s insights into genetic evidence of interbreeding between humans and both Neanderthals and Denisovans, which has significantly revised our understanding of human evolutionary history.
Significant coverage of contemporary topics such as genomics, evo–devo, molecular evolution, and human evolution is provided, including full chapters on subjects like Genome Evolution (Chapter 10), Evolution and Development (Chapter 13), Coevolution (Chapter 18), Human Evolution (Chapter 19), and Evolution and Medicine (Chapter 20).
An in-depth focus on selected research studies in each chapter offers a comprehensive understanding of how evolutionary biologists derive specific concepts. These examples balance classic and contemporary studies to illustrate the discussed concepts most effectively.
A meticulously developed art program enhances the understanding of key concepts by engaging students visually and providing the appropriate level of detail to complement the text.

Part I: Foundations of Evolutionary Biology

An Overview of Evolutionary Biology
Early Evolutionary Ideas and Darwin’s Insight
Natural Selection
Phylogeny and Evolutionary History
Inferring Phylogeny

Part II: Evolutionary Genetics

Transmission Genetics and the Sources of Genetic Variation
The Genetics of Populations
Evolution in Finite Populations
Evolution at Multiple Loci
Genome Evolution

Part III: The History of Life

The Origin and Evolution of Early Life
Major Transitions
Evolution and Development
Species and Speciation
Extinction and Evolutionary Trends

Part IV: Evolutionary Interactions

Sex and Sexual Selection
The Evolution of Sociality
Coevolution
Human Evolution
Evolution and Medicine

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Evolution (2nd Ed.) by Carl T. Bergstrom & Lee Alan Dugatkin

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