The Evolution of Sex (Paperback)

The question of why organisms reproduce sexually is still a matter of controversy. In this account, Professor Maynard Smith considers the selective forces responsible for the origin and evolution of sexual reproduction and genetic recombination, using quantitative population genetics arguments to support his ideas. The relative importance of individual and group selection processes are also considered. the aim is to give a clear statement of the theoretical issues, and present enough of the evidence to show what kinds of facts are relevant. It is hoped that where crucial evidence is missing, experimentalists and field workers may be encouraged to collect the relevant data. The author does not claim to solve all the problems he raises, but this clear and well-argued account should provide stimulating reading for advanced undergraduate students and research workers in evolutionary theory.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 1978
First published:	1978
Authors:	John Maynard Smith
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	236
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-29302-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > General
LSN:	0-521-29302-2
Barcode:	9780521293020

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