Mark Ridley's Evolution has become the premier undergraduate text in
the study of evolution. Readable and stimulating, yet well-balanced and
in-depth, this text tells the story of evolution, from the history of
the study to the most revent developments in evolutionary theory.
The third edition of this successful textbook features updates and
extensive new coverage. The sections on adaptation and diversity have
been reorganized for improved clarity and flow, and a completely updated
section on the evolution of sex and the inclusion of more plant examples
have all helped to shape this new edition. Evolution also features
strong, balanced coverage of population genetics, and scores of new
applied plant and animal examples make this edition even more accessible
and engaging.
- Dedicated website - provides an interactive experience of the book,
with illustrations downloadable to PowerPoint, and a full supplemental
package complementing the book - www.blackwellpublishing.com/ridley.
- Margin icons - indicate where there is relevant information included
in the dedicated website.
- Two new chapters - one on evolutionary genomics and one on evolution
and development bring state-of-the-art information to the coverage of
evolutionary study.
- Two kinds of boxes - one featuring practical applications and the
other related information, supply added depth without interrupting the
flow of the text.
- Margin comments - paraphrase and highlight key concepts.
- Study and review questions - help students review their understanding
at the end of each chapter, while new challenge questions prompt
students to synthesize the chapter concepts to reinforce the learning
at a deeper level.
