{"product_id":"form-and-function-in-developmental-evolution-paperback-9780521187589","title":"Form and Function in Developmental Evolution (Paperback) 9780521187589","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eForm and Function in Developmental Evolution\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaises questions about the future shape of Evolutionary Developmental biology as it matures as a field.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eManfred D. Laubichler (Edited by), Jane Maienschein (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521187589, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 23 December 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e254 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.38 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book represents an effort to understand very old questions about biological form, function, and the relationships between them. The essays collected here reflect the diversity of approaches in evolutionary developmental biology (Evo Devo), including not only studies by prominent scientists whose research focuses on topics concerned with evolution and development, but also historically and conceptually oriented studies that place the scientific work within a larger framework and ask how it can be pushed further. Topics under discussion range from the use of theoretical and empirical biomechanics to understand the evolution of plant form, to detailed studies of the evolution of development and the role of developmental constraints on phenotypic variation. The result is a rich and interdisciplinary volume that will begin a wider conversation about the shape of Evo Devo as it matures as a field.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction Andrew L. Hamilton, Manfred Laubichler and Jane Maienschein\u003cbr\u003e 2. Form and function in Evo Devo: historical and conceptual issues Manfred D. Laubichler\u003cbr\u003e 3. Deducing plant function from organic form: challenges and pitfalls Karl J. Niklas\u003cbr\u003e 4. Evolution in the light of embryos: seeking the origins of novelties in ontogeny Rudolf A. Raff and Elizabeth C. Raff\u003cbr\u003e 5. A focus on both form and function in examining selection versus constraint Paul M. Brakefield\u003cbr\u003e 6. Innovation and diversity in functional morphology Peter C. Wainwright\u003cbr\u003e 7. The developmental evolution of avian digit homology: an update Günter P. Wagner\u003cbr\u003e 8. Functional analysis and character transformation Richard A. Richards\u003cbr\u003e 9. The nature of constraints Roger Samson\u003cbr\u003e 10. Towards a mechanistic Evo Devo Andrew L. Hamilton.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Evolution [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Evolution\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Evolution%20%5BPSAJ%5D%22\"\u003ePSAJ\u003c\/a\u003e], History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e], Philosophy of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20of%20science%20%5BPDA%5D%22\"\u003ePDA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006794256664,"sku":"9780521187589","price":29.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521187589i_e035d16e-cbd3-4eb3-9913-b1dc8a2cc3dc.jpg?v=1691373431","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/form-and-function-in-developmental-evolution-paperback-9780521187589","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}