The History Of Life A Very Short Introduction
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Author |
: Michael J. Benton |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2008-11-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199226320 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199226326 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis The History of Life: A Very Short Introduction by : Michael J. Benton
This Very Short Introduction presents a succinct and accessible guide to the key episodes in the story of life on earth - from the very origins of life four million years ago to the extraordinary diversity of species around the globe today.
Author |
: John Arnold |
Publisher |
: Oxford Paperbacks |
Total Pages |
: 152 |
Release |
: 2000-02-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780192853523 |
ISBN-13 |
: 019285352X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Synopsis History: A Very Short Introduction by : John Arnold
Starting with an examination of how historians work, this "Very Short Introduction" aims to explore history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than to delve into specific periods.
Author |
: Brian Charlesworth |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 169 |
Release |
: 2017 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780198804369 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0198804369 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Evolution by : Brian Charlesworth
This text is about the central role of evolution in shaping the nature and diversity of the living world. It describes the processes of natural selection, how adaptations arise, and how new species form, as well as summarizing the evidence for evolution
Author |
: Keith Thomson |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 161 |
Release |
: 2005-10-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780192805041 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0192805045 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis Fossils: A Very Short Introduction by : Keith Thomson
Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the Earth and the origins of life on it. Keith Thomson presents an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon, highlighting their impact on mythology, philosophy and popular culture.
Author |
: Paul S. Boyer |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 182 |
Release |
: 2012-08-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780199911653 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0199911657 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Synopsis American History: A Very Short Introduction by : Paul S. Boyer
This volume in Oxford's A Very Short Introduction series offers a concise, readable narrative of the vast span of American history, from the earliest human migrations to the early twenty-first century when the United States loomed as a global power and comprised a complex multi-cultural society of more than 300 million people. The narrative is organized around major interpretive themes, with facts and dates introduced as needed to illustrate these themes. The emphasis throughout is on clarity and accessibility to the interested non-specialist.
Author |
: Bernard A. Wood |
Publisher |
: Chapman & Hall |
Total Pages |
: 84 |
Release |
: 1978 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015001396582 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis Human Evolution by : Bernard A. Wood
Author |
: Bernard A. Wood |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 161 |
Release |
: 2019 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780198831747 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0198831749 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis Human Evolution by : Bernard A. Wood
The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. New fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to the puzzle of our past; the new science of ancient DNA is completely reshaping theories of early human populations and migrations. Bernard Wood traces the field of palaeoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the present.
Author |
: Geoffrey Nowell-Smith |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 160 |
Release |
: 2017-11-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191005237 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191005231 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Synopsis The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction by : Geoffrey Nowell-Smith
Cinema was the first, and is arguably still the greatest, of the industrialized art forms that came to dominate the cultural life of the twentieth century. Today, it continues to adapt and grow as new technologies and viewing platforms become available, and remains an integral cultural and aesthetic entertainment experience for people the world over. Cinema developed against the backdrop of the two world wars, and over the years has seen smaller wars, revolutions, and profound social changes. Its history reflects this changing landscape, and, more than any other art form, developments in technology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nowell-Smith looks at the defining moments of the industry, from silent to sound, black and white to colour, and considers its genres from intellectual art house to mass market entertainment. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author |
: Mark V. Lomolino |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press |
Total Pages |
: 144 |
Release |
: 2020-07-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780192590244 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0192590243 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Synopsis Biogeography: A Very Short Introduction by : Mark V. Lomolino
Biogeography is the study of geographic variation in all characteristics of life - ranging from genetic, morphological and behavioural variation among regional populations of a species, to geographic trends in diversity of entire communities across our planet's sufrace. From the ancient hunters and gatherers to the earliest naturalists, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and scientists today, the search for patterns in life has provided insights that proved invaluable for understanding the natural world. And many, if not most, of the compelling kaleidoscope of patterns in biological diversity make little sense unless placed in an explicit geographic context. The Very Short Introduction explains the historical development of the field of biogeography, its fundamental tenets, principles and tools, and the invaluable insights it provides for understanding the diversity of life in the natural world. As Mark Lomolino shows, key questions such as where species occur, how they vary from place to place, where their ancestors occurred, and how they spread across the globe, are essential for us to develop effective strategies for conserving the great menagerie of life across our planet. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author |
: Jamie Woodward |
Publisher |
: OUP Oxford |
Total Pages |
: 185 |
Release |
: 2014-01-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780191664632 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0191664634 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction by : Jamie Woodward
The study of the Quaternary ice age has revolutionized ideas about Earth system change and the pace of landscape and ecosystem dynamics. The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction looks at evidence from the continents, the oceans, and the ice core records, and the human stories behind it all. Jamie Woodward examines the remarkable environmental shifts that took place during the Great Ice Age of the Quaternary Period. He explores the evolution of ideas, evaluates the contributions of the leading players in the great debates, and presents some of the ingenious methods that have been used to retrieve information about the recent geological past. In an era of warming climate, the study of the ice age past is now more important than ever. This book examines the wonders of the Quaternary ice age - to show how ice age landscapes and ecosystems were repeatedly and rapidly transformed as plants, animals, and humans reorganized their worlds. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.