Evolution: Society, Science and the Universe

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511629044

Cutting across boundaries of art and science, evolution is a fundamental process that has beguiled thinkers through the ages. This collection draws together world-renowned thinkers and communicators with their own intriguing insights. In these essays they offer a feast of dazzling thoughts and ideas to challenge and enthral the reader. Why and how do civilizations and societies change over time? Why do our cells develop the way they do? Why are some villages still villages while others have grown into vast cities? Can we learn from our evolutionary past to plan a better future for our health and society? Tracing a line from the history of biological evolution, through the evolution of cultures, society, science and the universe, Evolution brings together intriguing parallels from all levels of life. From the evolution of the developing embryo to the evolution of a developing star, common threads develop into a fascinating story.

‘An appetising smorgasbord … a pleasure to read.’

Source: The Times Higher Education Supplement

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Introduction
pp 1-3

1 - On Transmuting Boyle's Law to Darwin's Revolution
pp 4-27

2 - The Evolution of Cellular Development
pp 28-45

3 - The Evolution of Guns and Germs
pp 46-63

4 - The Evolution of London
pp 64-78

5 - The Evolution of Society
pp 79-99

6 - The Evolution of the Novel
pp 100-117

7 - The Evolution of Science
pp 118-135

8 - The Evolution of the Universe
pp 136-160

Notes on Contributors
pp 161-162

Acknowledgements
pp 163-164

Index
pp 165-179

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