The deep structure of biology: is convergence sufficiently ubiquitous to give a directional signal?
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Twelve renowned scientists and theologians offer penetrating insights into the evolution dialogue in The Deep Structure of Biology. Each considers whether the orthodox model of evolution is sufficient and offers his/her own perspective on evolution and biology. Essays include: Chance and Necessity in Evolution Green Plants as Intelligent Organisms Canny Corvoids and Political Primates: A Case for Convergent Evolution in Intelligence Social and Cultural Evolution in the Ocean: Convergences and Contrasts with Terrestrial Systems<
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Conway Morris, S. (2008). The deep structure of biology: is convergence sufficiently ubiquitous to give a directional signal? West Conshohocken, Pa., Templeton Foundation Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Conway Morris, S. 2008. The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence Sufficiently Ubiquitous to Give a Directional Signal? West Conshohocken, Pa., Templeton Foundation Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Conway Morris, S, The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence Sufficiently Ubiquitous to Give a Directional Signal? West Conshohocken, Pa., Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Conway Morris, S. The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence Sufficiently Ubiquitous to Give a Directional Signal? West Conshohocken, Pa., Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.
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245 | 0 | 4 | |a The deep structure of biology : |b is convergence sufficiently ubiquitous to give a directional signal? / |c edited by Simon Conway Morris. |
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505 | 0 | 0 | |t Introduction / |r Simon Conway Morris -- |g 1. |t Chance and necessity in evolution / |r Richard E. Lenski -- |g 2. |t Convergent evolution : a periodic table of life? / |r George McGhee -- |g 3. |t Life's evolutionary history : is it determinate or indeterminate? / |r Karl J. Niklas -- |g 4. |t Evolution and convergence : some wider considerations / |r Simon Conway Morris -- |g 5. |t Aspects of plant intelligence : convergence and evolution / |r Anthony Trewavas -- |g 6. |t Convergent evolution, serendipity, and intelligence ofr the simple minded / |r Nigel R. Franks -- |g 7. |t Canny corvids and political primates : a case for convergent evolution in intelligence / |r Nicola S. Clayton |g and |r Nathan J. Emery -- |g 8. |t Social and cultural evolution in the ocean : convergences and contrasts with terrestrial systems / |r Hal Whitehead -- |g 9. |t The illusion of purpose in evolution : a human evolutionary perspective / |r Robert A. Foley -- |g 10. |t Purpose in a Darwinian world / |r Michael Ruse -- |g 11. |t Plumbing the depths : a recovery of natural law and natural wisdom in the context of debates about evolutionary purpose / |r Celia Deane-Drummond -- |g 12. |t Purpose in nature : on the possibility of a theology of evolution / |r John F. Haught -- |t Contributors -- |t Index. |
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