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Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, And The Future Of Evolution
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A Major New Book Overturning Our Assumptions About How Evolution Worksearths Natural History Is Full Of Fascinating Instances Of Convergence: Phenomena Like Eyes And Wings And Treeclimbing Lizards That Have Evolved Independently, Multiple Times. But Evolutionary Biologists Also Point Out Many Examples Of Contingency, Cases Where The Tiniest Changea Random Mutation Or An Ancient Butterfly Sneezecaused Evolution To Take A Completely Different Course. What Role Does Each Force Really Play In The Constantly Changing Natural World? Are The Plants And Animals That Exist Today, And We Humans Ourselves, Inevitabilities Or Evolutionary Flukes? And What Does That Say About Life On Other Planets?Jonathan Losos Reveals What The Latest Breakthroughs In Evolutionary Biology Can Tell Us About One Of The Greatest Ongoing Debates In Science. He Takes Us Around The Globe To Meet The Researchers Who Are Solving The Deepest Mysteries Of Life On Earth Through Their Work In Experimental Evolutionary Science. Losos Himself Is One Of The Leaders In This Exciting New Field, And He Illustrates How Experiments With Guppies, Fruit Flies, Bacteria, Foxes, And Field Mice, Along With His Own Work With Anole Lizards On Caribbean Islands, Are Rewinding The Tape Of Life To Reveal Just How Rapid And Predictable Evolution Can Be.Improbable Destinies Will Change The Way We Think And Talk About Evolution. Losos'S Insights Into Natural Selection And Evolutionary Change Have Farreaching Applications For Protecting Ecosystems, Securing Our Food Supply, And Fighting Off Harmful Viruses And Bacteria. This Compelling Narrative Offers A New Understanding Of Ourselves And Our Role In The Natural World And The Cosmos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Improbable Destinies'? A: 'Improbable Destinies' explores the complex interplay between chance and necessity in the process of evolution, challenging traditional views on how evolutionary changes occur.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan B. Losos, a prominent figure in evolutionary biology.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Improbable Destinies'? A: 'Improbable Destinies' was published on August 8, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Improbable Destinies'? A: The book contains 384 pages, providing extensive insights into evolutionary biology.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include natural selection, evolutionary change, and the role of chance in the evolution of species.
- Q: Is 'Improbable Destinies' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging narrative style that is accessible to general readers interested in biology and evolution.
- Q: What unique research does the author discuss in the book? A: Jonathan Losos discusses various experiments with guppies, fruit flies, and anole lizards to illustrate principles of evolution.
- Q: Does the book provide any practical applications of its insights? A: Yes, the insights from the book have applications in protecting ecosystems, food security, and combating diseases.
- Q: What makes 'Improbable Destinies' a significant contribution to evolutionary biology? A: The book offers a fresh perspective on evolution by integrating experimental science with compelling storytelling, making complex concepts more understandable.