{"product_id":"the-mechanism-of-creative-evolution-paperback-9781107495234","title":"The Mechanism of Creative Evolution (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107495234","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Mechanism of Creative Evolution\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1932, this book discusses the capacity of humans to influence the process of natural selection and thereby control its outcomes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles Chamberlain Hurst (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107495234, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 April 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e386 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 17.8 x 2 cm, 0.67 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\"\u003eOriginally published in 1932, this book presents a detailed discussion regarding the capacity of humans to influence the process of natural selection and thereby control its outcomes. The text was written by prominent British geneticist Charles Chamberlain Hurst (1870–1947). Illustrative figures and reference lists are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on evolutionary development and the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Mendel's laws of heredity\u003cbr\u003e 2. Cells and chromosomes\u003cbr\u003e 3. Chromosomes and genes\u003cbr\u003e 4. Mapping the genes in the chromosomes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Chromosomes and species\u003cbr\u003e 6. Translocations of genes\u003cbr\u003e 7. Extra chromosomes\u003cbr\u003e 8. Polyploid varieties\u003cbr\u003e 9. Polyploid species\u003cbr\u003e 10. Hybridisation and crossing\u003cbr\u003e 11. Gene mutations\u003cbr\u003e 12. Experimental mutations and transmutations\u003cbr\u003e 13. Genes and characters\u003cbr\u003e 14. Sex\u003cbr\u003e 15. Virgin birth\u003cbr\u003e 16. The smallest living organisms\u003cbr\u003e 17. The gene as the unit of life\u003cbr\u003e 18. Processes of creative evolution\u003cbr\u003e 19. Evolution of man and mind\u003cbr\u003e 20. Speculations\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: 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]\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":46265753338136,"sku":"9781107495234","price":27.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107495234i_3d181adf-4a39-4615-928e-10daa2ce4985.jpg?v=1696754907","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-mechanism-of-creative-evolution-paperback-9781107495234","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}