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- 9781633883291
- Book Title
- Turning Points : How Critical events Have Driven Human Evolution, Life, and Development
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Publisher
- Prometheus Books, Publishers
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2in
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Philosophy & Social Aspects, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, History
- Item Width
- 6.4in
- Item Weight
- 0 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 366 Pages
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Critical historical events--or "turning points"--have shaped evolution and continue to have a decisive effect on individual lives. This theme is explored and explained in this lucid, accessible book for lay readers. The author argues that, although evolution is the result of unpredictable events, these events have profound influences on subsequent ......
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Prometheus Books, Publishers
ISBN-10
1633883299
ISBN-13
9781633883291
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237582552
Product Key Features
Book Title
Turning Points : How Critical events Have Driven Human Evolution, Life, and Development
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Life Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, History
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
366 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.2in
Item Width
6.4in
Item Weight
0 Oz
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Gn281.K353 2018
Reviews
" Turning Points is a new and exciting way of looking at life's past, including our own evolution. You may not always agree, but you will be led to rethink many old beliefs and prejudices." --Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and director of the Program in History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University "In this lucid and readable book, Kostas Kampourakis makes a compelling philosophical and historical case for the contingency of evolution, the absence of intelligent design, and much more. It should appeal to wide range of readers, including nonspecialists." --Ronald L. Numbers, Hilldale Professor of the History of Science and Medicine Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison "In this extremely original, incisive, and informative treatise concerning human evolution, Kampourakis asserts that the evolution of our species, Homo sapiens , was determined by a number of contingent events, or 'turning points,' starting perhaps with the fusion of two chromosomes in one of our hominin ancestors two to four million years ago. Contingent events are also turning points that determine what we are as individuals. No biological expertise is needed. . . . Whether or not you are persuaded by Kampourakis's arguments, you'll enjoy his originality and the multitude of his illuminating examples. I very much enjoyed the book." --Francisco J. Ayala, University Professor and Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, University of California-Irvine "Many people still believe that their lives are governed by fate; others have replaced the latter with the genetic plan in the DNA of our cells. Many, while not explicitly denying evolution, nevertheless accept that the emergence of humankind is the outcome of Intelligent Design. Kampourakis convincingly shows that all of these ideas are wrong. I am confident that by reading this book many readers will experience a healthy turning point in their worldview." --Alessandro Minelli, professor of zoology (ret.), University of Padova, and editor in chief, Frontiers in Evolutionary Developmental Biology, PRAISE FOR THE WORK OF KOSTAS KAMPOURAKIS: "Provides one of the clearest, most well-reasoned sets of arguments for why evolution is and must be approached from the evidence and not from any prior religious or other position. The writing is superb, with apparently simple examples that explain essential aspects of evolution." - Choice (reviewing Understanding Evolution ) "Myths die hard no matter how often they are refuted, and this splendid essay collection, edited by Numbers and Kampourakis, tackles many of the most prevalent and destructive myths about science.... The book's real value lies in the way that each author not only refutes a myth, but traces its origins and points out why it has lasted so long; each brief, well-written essay--they average eight pages--gives the historical context and explains the relevant science." - Publishers Weekly starred review (reviewing Newton's Apple and other Myths about Science ) "This impressive volume - the first of its kind - explores some of the most pressing issues in the philosophy of biology from the perspective of biology education ... . [It] is intended for biology teachers, undergraduate students of biology and philosophy of biology, curriculum developers and philosophers of biology. ... each chapter offers an extensive literature review, which would be of tremendous help to anyone looking to explore further the area of focus. ... Overall, the book makes valuable contributions." - Science & Education (reviewing The Philosophy of Biology ), "Philosophers, scientists, and historians have long debated the relative importance of chance versus destiny. In this insightful analysis, Kostas Kampourakis sides convincingly with Stephen Jay Gould, demonstrating the importance of unpredictable events in shaping both our lives and the course of evolution." -- Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor and director of Living Earth Collaborative at Washington University, and author of Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution "Kampourakis explains how the course of time runs on a knife-edge, how history is full of apparent coincidences on which the greater story turns. The result is a refreshing look at how events unfold, from the grandeur of evolution to the moment-by-moment progress of our own stories." -- Henry Gee, author of The Accidental Species: Misunderstandings of Human Evolution "In this extremely original, incisive, and informative treatise concerning human evolution, Kampourakis asserts that the evolution of our species, Homo sapiens, was determined by a number of contingent events, or 'turning points,' starting perhaps with the fusion of two chromosomes in one of our hominin ancestors two to four million years ago. Contingent events are also turning points that determine what we are as individuals. No biological expertise is needed--all should read Turning Points . Whether or not you are persuaded by Kampourakis's arguments, you'll enjoy his originality and the multitude of his illuminating examples. I very much enjoyed the book." -- Francisco J. Ayala, University Professor and Donald Bren Professor of Biological Sciences, University of California-Irvine "Kampourakis presents a strong argument for understanding life processes--including human behaviors--as the result of numerous contingencies that are not determined in a linear, causal sequence. Particularly effective is the argument against genetic determinism, which is presented, like the rest of the book, in very clear prose." -- Garland E. Allen, Professor of Biology Emeritus, Washington University in St. Louis "In this lucid and readable book, Kampourakis makes a compelling philosophical and historical case for the contingency of evolution, the absence of intelligent design, and much more. It should appeal to wide range of readers." -- Ronald L. Numbers, Hilldale Professor of the History of Science and Medicine Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison "A new and exciting way of looking at life's past, including our own evolution. You may not always agree, but you will be led to rethink many old beliefs and prejudices." -- Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy and director of the Program in History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University ] "Many people still believe that their lives are governed by fate; others have replaced the latter with the genetic plan in the DNA of our cells. Many, while not explicitly denying evolution, nevertheless accept that the emergence of humankind is the outcome of Intelligent Design. Kampourakis convincingly shows that all of these ideas are wrong. I am confident that by reading this book many readers will experience a healthy turning point in their worldview." -- Alessandro Minelli, professor of zoology (ret.), University of Padova, and editor in chief, Frontiers in Evolutionary Developmental Biology
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2018
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