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Settlement and Urbanization in Early Islamic Palestine, 7th-11th Centuries - Texts and Archaeology Contrasted (Hardcover):... Settlement and Urbanization in Early Islamic Palestine, 7th-11th Centuries - Texts and Archaeology Contrasted (Hardcover)
Hagit Nol
R3,931 Discovery Miles 39 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Combines both archaeological and textual data

Computational Approaches to Archaeological Spaces (Paperback): Andrew Bevan, Mark Lake Computational Approaches to Archaeological Spaces (Paperback)
Andrew Bevan, Mark Lake
R2,549 Discovery Miles 25 490 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume of original chapters written by experts in the field offers a snapshot of how historical built spaces, past cultural landscapes, and archaeological distributions are currently being explored through computational social science. It focuses on the continuing importance of spatial and spatio-temporal pattern recognition in the archaeological record, considers more wholly model-based approaches that fix ideas and build theory, and addresses those applications where situated human experience and perception are a core interest. Reflecting the changes in computational technology over the past decade, the authors bring in examples from historic and prehistoric sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas to demonstrate the variety of applications available to the contemporary researcher.

Heritage Planning - Principles and Process (Paperback, 2nd edition): Harold Kalman, Marcus R Letourneau Heritage Planning - Principles and Process (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Harold Kalman, Marcus R Letourneau
R1,197 Discovery Miles 11 970 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This new and substantially revised edition of Heritage Planning: Principles and Process offers an extensive overview of the burgeoning fields of heritage planning and conservation. Positioning professional practice within its broader applied and theoretical contexts, the authors provide a firm foundation for understanding the principles, history, evolution, debates, and tools that inform heritage planning, while also demonstrating how to effectively enact these processes. Few published works focus on the practice of heritage planning. The first edition of this book was developed to fill this gap, and this second edition builds upon it. The book has been expanded in scope to incorporate new research and approaches, as well as a wide range of international case studies. New themes reflect the emerging recognition that sustainability, climate resilience, human rights, social justice, and reconciliation are fundamental to the future of planning. Heritage Planning is indispensable reading, not only for professionals who transform the built environment, but for anyone who wants to understand the ideas and practices of heritage planning and conservation. For the benefit of student readers, twelve chapters-designed to accommodate the academic semester-are augmented with concise summaries, key terms and definitions, questions, and learning objectives.

Egypt, Greece, and Rome - A History of Space and Places (Hardcover): Corinna Rossi Egypt, Greece, and Rome - A History of Space and Places (Hardcover)
Corinna Rossi
R1,559 Discovery Miles 15 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Offers a very compact study on the relationship between geography and history in the ancient Mediterranean, specifically and uniquely focused on how cultural development was shaped by human mobility and interaction with their surroundings.

Bioarchaeology - An Introduction to the Archaeology and Anthropology of the Dead (Paperback): Mark Q Sutton Bioarchaeology - An Introduction to the Archaeology and Anthropology of the Dead (Paperback)
Mark Q Sutton
R1,146 Discovery Miles 11 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Bioarchaeology covers the history and general theory of the field plus the recovery and laboratory treatment of human remains. Bioarchaeology is the study of human remains in context from an archaeological and anthropological perspective. The book explores, through numerous case studies, how the ways a society deals with their dead can reveal a great deal about that society, including its religious, political, economic, and social organizations. It details recovery methods and how, once recovered, human remains can be analyzed to reveal details about the funerary system of the subject society and inform on a variety of other issues, such as health, demography, disease, workloads, mobility, sex and gender, and migration. Finally, the book highlights how bioarchaeological techniques can be used in contemporary forensic settings and in investigations of genocide and war crimes. In Bioarchaeology, theories, principles, and scientific techniques are laid out in a clear, understandable way, and students of archaeology at undergraduate and graduate levels will find this an excellent guide to the field.

Speak My Name - Investigating Egyptian Mummies (Paperback): James Fraser, Conni Lord, John Magnussen Speak My Name - Investigating Egyptian Mummies (Paperback)
James Fraser, Conni Lord, John Magnussen
R728 Discovery Miles 7 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Explores four mummies and three coffins from the Chau Chak Wing Museums Mummy Project, which has undertaken interdisciplinary research through a combination of scientific and Egyptological methods. - The mummies and coffins explored in the book are now on permanent display at the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Australias only dedicated Mummy Room. - These mummies constitute Australias most celebrated collection of Egyptian mummies, and are visited by over 100,000 people per year - There is significant demand in Australia and beyond for Egyptological research that is accessible to general audiences Speak my name so that I may live again was often written on the walls of Egyptian tombs, imploring visitors to speak the names of the dead and make offerings on their behalf. These acts of continued remembrance sustained the dead in the afterlife. Speak My Name: Investigating Egyptian Mummies explores the coffins and mummies of Meruah, Padiashaikhet, Horus and Mer-Neith-it-es, who lived in Egypt between 1200 BCE and 100 CE and whose mummies and/or coffins are now in the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney. A multidisciplinary team provides new insights into mummification and coffin manufacture in ancient Egypt through a combination of scientific and Egyptological methods, including CT imaging, skeletal analysis, radiocarbon dating, and digital modelling and illustration. Their discoveries illuminate the personhood of the individuals these mummies and coffins represent. Advances in technology allow us to respectfully learn about their daily lives, including nutrition, health and disease. Beautifully illustrated, Speak My Name demonstrates how science and archaeology work together to help us better understand the past. By studying the life and death of Meruah, Padiashaikhet, Horus and Mer-Neith-it-es, we speak their names again.

Archaeological Theory in Dialogue - Situating Relationality, Ontology, Posthumanism, and Indigenous Paradigms (Paperback):... Archaeological Theory in Dialogue - Situating Relationality, Ontology, Posthumanism, and Indigenous Paradigms (Paperback)
Rachel J. Crellin, Craig N. Cipolla, Lindsay M Montgomery, Oliver J. T. Harris, Sophie V. Moore
R1,157 Discovery Miles 11 570 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Archaeological Theory in Dialogue presents an innovative conversation between five scholars from different backgrounds on a range of central issues facing archaeology today. Interspersing detailed investigations of critical theoretical issues with dialogues between the authors, the book interrogates the importance of four themes at the heart of much contemporary theoretical debate: relations, ontology, posthumanism, and Indigenous paradigms. The authors, who work in Europe and North America, explore how these themes are shaping the ways that archaeologists conduct fieldwork, conceptualize the past, and engage with the political and ethical challenges that our discipline faces in the twenty-first century. The unique style of Archaeological Theory in Dialogue, switching between detailed arguments and dialogical exchange, makes it essential reading for both scholars and students of archaeological theory and those with an interest in the politics and ethics of the past.

Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture (Hardcover, 4th edition): William H. Stiebing Jr., Susan N. Helft Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture (Hardcover, 4th edition)
William H. Stiebing Jr., Susan N. Helft
R4,640 Discovery Miles 46 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Comprehensive overview of the entire Near East, including Egypt and ancient Israel, allowing students to work comparatively across cultures. New edition incorporates new insights from recent technological advances, and recent interest in subject territories and imperialism in the Near East. Incorporates archaeological and art historical evidence, encouraging students to engage with material culture as important evidence of the past. "Debating the evidence" section discusses controversial issues in Near Eastern studies, allowing students to engage with these important topics.

Everyday Life in the Ice Age - A New Study of Our Ancestors (Paperback): Elle Clifford, Paul Bahn Everyday Life in the Ice Age - A New Study of Our Ancestors (Paperback)
Elle Clifford, Paul Bahn
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everyday Life in the Ice Age is the first attempt to present a truly complete, balanced and realistic picture of life during the last Ice Age, with its many problems and challenges, while dispelling many of the myths and inaccuracies about our early ancestors. One of the most common questions asked by visitors to Europe's decorated caves is 'What was life like for these people?' No previous book has ever managed to answer this question, and most studies of the period are aimed entirely at academics, tending to focus on tool-types rather than what the tools were used for. Women and children are almost invisible in these studies. The book examines all aspects of the lives of biologically modern humans in Europe from about 40,000 to 12,000 years ago, the period known as the Last Ice Age, a time of radical change in climate and environment. It explores how people were able to cope with and adapt to the often rapid alterations in their circumstances. Elle Clifford's background in Social Psychology brings important insights into aspects of the past which are never normally discussed - domestic and family life, pregnancy and child-rearing, and care of the sick and elderly. The book is aimed not only at students and specialists, but also and especially the interested public, for whom the most interesting questions are: How were they like us? and what behaviours do we share?

Waiting for the End of the World? - New Perspectives on Natural Disasters in Medieval Europe (Paperback): Peter J. Brown,... Waiting for the End of the World? - New Perspectives on Natural Disasters in Medieval Europe (Paperback)
Peter J. Brown, Christopher M. Gerrard; Series edited by Society for Medieval Archaeology; Edited by Paolo Forlin
R1,300 Discovery Miles 13 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Waiting for the End of the World? addresses the archaeological, architectural, historical and geological evidence for natural disasters in the Middle Ages between the 11th and 16th centuries. This volume adopts a fresh interdisciplinary approach to explore the many ways in which environmental hazards affected European populations and, in turn, how medieval communities coped and responded to short- and long-term consequences. Three sections, which focus on geotectonic hazards (Part I), severe storms and hydrological hazards (Part II) and biophysical hazards (Part III), draw together 18 papers of the latest research while additional detail is provided in a catalogue of the 20 most significant disasters to have affected Europe during the period. These include earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, storms, floods and outbreaks of infectious diseases. Spanning Europe, from the British Isles to Italy and from the Canary Islands to Cyprus, these contributions will be of interest to earth scientists, geographers, historians, sociologists, anthropologists and climatologists, but are also relevant to students and non-specialist readers interested in medieval archaeology and history, as well as those studying human geography and disaster studies. Despite a different set of beliefs relating to the natural world and protection against environmental hazards, the evidence suggests that medieval communities frequently adopted a surprisingly 'modern', well-informed and practically minded outlook.

The Complete Tutankhamun (Hardcover): Nicholas Reeves The Complete Tutankhamun (Hardcover)
Nicholas Reeves
R991 Discovery Miles 9 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fully updated and revised edition of a classic bestseller: the definitive guide to Tutankhamun and his tomb - what it contained, why, and what it means today. On 4 November 1922, Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter's long search in Egypt's Valley of the Kings drew to a triumphant close: Tutankhamun's tomb had been found. As news of the discovery spread, and as images of the breathtaking treasures began to circulate, this once-obscure pharaoh would capture the imagination of the entire world. A hundred years on, and both the fascination and the drama continue. Scientific research has pushed forward, and the results have been impressive: the tomb's ground-plan and setting are now fully remapped; CT-scanning and aDNA have begun to shed their unique light on Tutankhamun in life and in death; super-accurate recordings have been secured of the Burial Chamber's decorated walls; and we possess at last high-quality photography of Pharaoh's possessions. Our access to Carnarvon and Carter's extraordinary find is greater today than it has ever been, and from this fuller evidence comes one new realization among many - that both the tomb and its treasures had been intended for someone else. In this new edition of his landmark book Egyptologist Nicholas Reeves revisits Tutankhamun in the context of his time, the excavators in the context of theirs, and every aspect, old and new, of the tomb's discovery, archaeology, architecture and art. If what was discovered in 1922 had the ability to amaze, then what has been discovered since will simply astonish.

Production, Trade, and Connectivity in Pre-Roman Italy (Hardcover): Jeremy Armstrong, Sheira Cohen Production, Trade, and Connectivity in Pre-Roman Italy (Hardcover)
Jeremy Armstrong, Sheira Cohen
R4,061 Discovery Miles 40 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Offers the latest research on this topic.

The Object of Conservation - An Ethnography of Heritage Practice (Hardcover): Sian Jones, Thomas Yarrow The Object of Conservation - An Ethnography of Heritage Practice (Hardcover)
Sian Jones, Thomas Yarrow
R4,068 Discovery Miles 40 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Revealing the hidden labour of keeping things as they are, the book highlights the ethical commitments and dilemmas involved in trying to care well. In doing so, it reveals how conservation objects are made literally to matter. Taking debates in the interdisciplinary field of heritage studies forward in important new directions, the book engages with themes of broader interest within the arts, humanities and social sciences, shedding new light on time, authenticity, modernity, materiality, expert knowledge and the politics of care.

Mahasthan Record Revisited - Querying the Empire from a Regional Perspective (Hardcover): Susmita Basu Majumdar Mahasthan Record Revisited - Querying the Empire from a Regional Perspective (Hardcover)
Susmita Basu Majumdar
R4,034 Discovery Miles 40 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A small record consisting of six to seven lines that has been published by eminent epigraphists several times, would require a fresh interpretation was almost beyond imagination. It was by chance that the Indian Museum displayed the Mahasthan stone plaque, and after seeing this record, several questions arose which demanded a fresh interpretation, and this enquiry finally culminated into this slim monograph. The book attempts a re-reading of this inscription and also provides a fresh interpretation. It tries to situate this record in a broader canvas by interrogating the record along with several other evidence, which finally leads it to look at the Mauryan Empire from a regional perspective. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)

The Lost King - The Search for Richard III (Paperback): Philippa Langley, Michael Jones The Lost King - The Search for Richard III (Paperback)
Philippa Langley, Michael Jones
R395 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Previously published as The King's Grave. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING SALLY HAWKINS AND STEVE COOGAN. The official inside story of the discovery of history's most controversial monarch. On 22 August 1485, Richard III was killed at Bosworth Field, the last king of England to die in battle. His victorious opponent, Henry Tudor, went on to found one of our most famous ruling dynasties. Fifty years later, the king's grave was lost and Richard III's reputation buried under a mound of Tudor propaganda. Philippa Langley and Michael Jones trace the remarkable story of the search for the lost king, leading to the incredible moment when the 500-year-old mystery was solved by Philippa Langley as his remains were uncovered beneath a car park in Leicester. The Lost King is the astonishing true story of a woman who refused to be ignored and who took on the country's most eminent historians, forcing them to think again about one of the most controversial king's in England's history.

The Tower of Pisa - History, Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization (Hardcover): J.B. Burland, M.B. Jamiolkowski, N.... The Tower of Pisa - History, Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization (Hardcover)
J.B. Burland, M.B. Jamiolkowski, N. Squeglia, C. Viggiani
R4,161 Discovery Miles 41 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is known worldwide for its five-degree lean. The Tower is the Campanile of the Cathedral, which together with the Baptistry and Cemetery form a breath-taking collection of monuments which are regarded as supreme examples of early Renaissance Romanesque architecture. In March 1990 the Tower was closed to the public as it was declared unsafe and close to collapse. A Commission was set up by the Italian Government with the task of developing and implementing stabilization measures. This book begins with a brief description of the history of the Tower and its construction. The reader is then introduced to the huge challenges faced by the Commission in designing and implementing appropriate stabilization measures whilst at the same time satisfying the demanding requirements of conserving a world heritage monument. In particular, two historical studies are described which proved to be most valuable in arriving at suitable stabilization measures. The first was a deduction of the history of inclination of the tower during and subsequent to construction. The results of this study were used to calibrate a sophisticated numerical model of the tower and the underlying very soft ground which proved vital in evaluating the effectiveness of various stabilization schemes. The second study was of measurements of movement made since 1911. This latter study revealed an unexpected mechanism of foundation movement which proved crucial in developing the temporary and permanent stabilization measures and which resulted in the Tower being re-opened to the public in June 2001. The book will appeal to both professionals and students in the fields of Architecture and Civil Engineering. It will also interest specialised audiences of geotechnical engineers and conservation architects. It may also be of wider interest to anyone planning to visit Pisa or who is intrigued as to what caused the Tower to lean and how it was stabilized.

The Natural Theology of Evolution (Paperback): J N Shearman The Natural Theology of Evolution (Paperback)
J N Shearman
R1,073 Discovery Miles 10 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1915, The Natural Theology of Evolution looks at the concept of natural theology, examining the argument for the existence of God based on reason and ordinary experiences of nature. The book looks at natural theology in light of Darwin's theory of evolution, and how this important discovery affected belief in intelligent design. The book argues that the discovery of evolution, far from diminishing the existence of God, provides stronger proof for an intelligently designed earth and therefore the existence of God. This book provides a unique and interesting take on the debates surrounding evolution in the late 19th and early 20th century. It will be of interest to philosophers, historians of religion and natural historians alike.

Theoretical Approaches in Bioarchaeology (Paperback): Mark Hubbe, Colleen M. Cheverko, Julia R. Prince-Buitenhuys Theoretical Approaches in Bioarchaeology (Paperback)
Mark Hubbe, Colleen M. Cheverko, Julia R. Prince-Buitenhuys
R1,127 Discovery Miles 11 270 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Theoretical Approaches in Bioarchaeology emphasizes how several different theoretical perspectives can be used to reconstruct the biocultural experiences of humans in the past. Over the past few decades, bioarchaeology has been transformed through methodological revisions, technological advances, and the inclusion of external theoretical frameworks from the social and natural sciences. These interdisciplinary perspectives became the backbone of bioarchaeology and strengthened the discipline's ability to address questions about past biological and social dynamics. Consequently, how, why, and when to apply external theory to studies of past populations are central and timely questions tied to future developments of the discipline. This book facilitates ongoing dialogues about theoretical applications within the field and interdisciplinary connections between bioarchaeology, biological anthropology, and other disciplines. Each chapter highlights how a theoretical framework originating from a social or natural science connects to past and future bioarchaeological research. For scholars and archaeologists interested in the theoretical applications of bioarchaeology, this book will be an excellent resource.

Jewish Glass and Christian Stone - A Materialist Mapping of the "Parting of the Ways" (Paperback): Eric C. Smith Jewish Glass and Christian Stone - A Materialist Mapping of the "Parting of the Ways" (Paperback)
Eric C. Smith
R1,239 Discovery Miles 12 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In recent years scholars have re-evaluated the "parting of the ways" between Judaism and Christianity, reaching new understandings of the ways shared origins gave way to two distinct and sometimes inimical religious traditions. But this has been a profoundly textual task, relying on the writings of rabbis, bishops, and other text-producing elites to map the terrain of the "parting." This book takes up the question of the divergence of Judaism and Christianity in terms of material--the stuff made, used, and left behind by the persons that lived in and between these religions as they were developing. Considering the glass, clay, stone, paint, vellum, and papyrus of ancient Jews and Christians, this book maps the "parting" in new ways, and argues for a greater role for material and materialism in our reconstructions of the past.

A Little History of Archaeology (Paperback): Brian Fagan A Little History of Archaeology (Paperback)
Brian Fagan 1
R345 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R69 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind images of golden pharaohs and lost civilizations, or Neanderthal skulls and Ice Age cave art. Archaeology is all of these, but also far more: the only science to encompass the entire span of human history-more than three million years! This Little History tells the riveting stories of some of the great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the globe: ancient Egyptian tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, the incredibly preserved Pompeii, and many, many more. In forty brief, exciting chapters, the book recounts archaeology's development from its eighteenth-century origins to its twenty-first-century technological advances, including remote sensing capabilities and satellite imagery techniques that have revolutionized the field. Shining light on the most intriguing events in the history of the field, this absolutely up-to-date book illuminates archaeology's controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites, and newest methods for curious readers of every age.

The Mystery of the Great Pyramid - Traditions concerning it and its Connection with the Egyptian Book of the Dead (Hardcover):... The Mystery of the Great Pyramid - Traditions concerning it and its Connection with the Egyptian Book of the Dead (Hardcover)
Basil Stewart
R2,573 Discovery Miles 25 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1929, The Mystery of the Great Pyramid attempts to unravel the secrets of the Great Pyramid by drawing parallels with the rituals in the Book of the Dead. The conception of the Pyramid and the origin of the cult of Osiris and of the Book of the Dead are to be found in a common source, which maybe expressed in the one word, Messianism. The author argues that this is why the literature of early Christian gnosticism abounds in mystical pyramid figures and associated astronomical conceptions and constellations. This book will be of interest to students of history, philosophy, and theology.

World Prehistory - A Brief Introduction (Hardcover, 11th edition): Brian M. Fagan, Nadia Durrani World Prehistory - A Brief Introduction (Hardcover, 11th edition)
Brian M. Fagan, Nadia Durrani
R5,406 Discovery Miles 54 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

World Prehistory provides a unique and balanced narrative of what happened in the prehistoric past and why. The book is well worth acquiring, as it provides essential historical background to a wide variety of subjects from written history and environmental studies to climate change. Chronological tables, numerous illustrations, guides to further reading, and stand-alone boxes on some archaeological methods, key sites, and some people of the past amplify much of the basic narrative. This global prehistory is aimed at people with no background in archaeology, undergraduates at all levels, and participants in graduate seminars on a wide range of subjects. Numerous people with a general interest in archaeology and multidisciplinary history have acquired and enjoyed this book.

Facing the Sea of Sand - The Sahara and the Peoples of Northern Africa (Hardcover): Barry Cunliffe Facing the Sea of Sand - The Sahara and the Peoples of Northern Africa (Hardcover)
Barry Cunliffe
R924 R747 Discovery Miles 7 470 Save R177 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Northern Africa is dominated by the Sahara Desert, stretching across the continent from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. This book is about the people who lived around the edges of the Desert and the different ways in which they responded to its challenges, establishing networks of communication across its expanse. But the Sahara has not always been a desert. From about 9000 BC the region began to enjoy a warm, humid period allowing vegetation to flourish and wild animals to move in. Humans soon followed practising pastoral economies but with the onset of harsher conditions once more around 3000 BC the desert reclaimed its own. Since then fluctuations in climate have continued to affect the lives of people living around the desert fringes. The communities occupying the North African Coast and in the Nile Valley have come under the influence of the states dominating the Near East and the Mediterranean but those living in in the Sahel to the south of the desert have developed their own distinctive cultures. The book tells the story of the growing links between the two worlds, showing that Africa played a crucial part in the development of the Old World before it was drawn into the story of the New World.

The Norman Heritage - 1055-1200 (Paperback): Trevor Rowley The Norman Heritage - 1055-1200 (Paperback)
Trevor Rowley
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1983, The Norman Heritage looks at the Norman Conquest as a turning point in English history. The book argues that not only was this the last time that England was successfully invaded, but it followed a complete change in the ruling dynasty, the introduction of military feudalism, the reform of the church and the rapid spread of monasticism. The book suggests that such social and political changes were accompanied by dramatic architectural and topographical developments. Frenzied building activity resulted in the construction of cathedrals, churches, monasteries and castles and stone was used on a scale unknown since the end of the Roman Empire. The Norman desire to exercise regional political control and to simulate trade resulted in a rash of newly planned towns across the country. In many more subtle ways, Anglo-Saxon landscape was altered and modified by Norman coercion and influence. Through their energy and administrative ability, the Normans transformed the face of town and country alike, and this book traces the impact of the Norman Conquest upon the British scene, through both a historical narrative, surviving structural remains of buildings and the patterns of settlements, communications and land use that developed during this period.

Rates of Evolution (Paperback): K.S.W. Campbell, M.F. Day Rates of Evolution (Paperback)
K.S.W. Campbell, M.F. Day
R1,066 Discovery Miles 10 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published in 1987 Rates of Evolution is an edited collection drawn from a symposium convened to bring together palaeontologists, geneticists, molecular biologists and developmental biologists to examine some aspects of the problem of evolutionary rates. The book asks questions surrounding the study of evolution, such as did large morphological changes really occur rapidly at various times in the geological past, or is the fossil record too imperfect to be of value in assessing rates of morphological change? What is the measure of 'rapid' change? Is stasis at any taxonomic level established? Is it possible to relate genomic and morphological change? What is the role of regulatory and executive genes in controlling evolutionary change? Does the transfer of genetic material between different taxa provide the possibility of increasing evolutionary rates? Featuring contributions from leading researchers, this book will interest anthropologists, palaeontology and scientists of evolution and genetics.

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