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Heredity and the Ascent of Man

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Heredity and the Ascent of Man

Heredity and the Ascent of Man

C. C. Hurst
January 2015
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9781107456303
$32.99
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    Originally published in 1935, this book was written to provide the general reader with a concise guide to genetics and human evolution. The text begins with a discussion of heredity and genes before moving through to an account of the relationship between evolutionary theory and human development. Illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in genetics and the history of science.

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    January 2015
    Paperback
    9781107456303
    150 pages
    198 × 129 × 8 mm
    0.15kg
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    • 1. The mystery of life
    • 2. The laws of heredity
    • 3. The gene: the origin of life
    • 4. The gene complex
    • 5. How evolution progresses
    • 6. The nature and value of sex
    • 7. Experimental creation of new species
    • 8. The ascent of man and mind
    • 9. The future of man and mind.
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