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Extended Heredity

A New Understanding of Inheritance and Evolution
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Extended Heredity by Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day is an exploration of inheritance beyond traditional genetic boundaries. It delves into how non-genetic factors such as environment, culture, and parental influences can impact biological development and evolution, challenging the standard view of heredity by presenting a broader, more integrated understanding of how traits are passed across generations. This synthesis of recent scientific research offers a fresh perspective on evolution and the complexity of life.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the latest developments in genetics and want to explore how heredity extends beyond traditional genetic boundaries. It offers an insightful look into how factors like environment and parental influences can shape the evolutionary process, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in the dynamic field of evolutionary biology.

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There is much more to heredity than genes For much of the twentieth century it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, it's now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity.

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There is much more to heredity than genes

For much of the twentieth century, it was assumed that genes alone mediate the transmission of biological information across generations and provide the raw material for natural selection. Yet, it's now clear that genes are not the only basis of heredity.

In Extended Heredity, evolutionary biologists Russell Bonduriansky and Troy Day explore the latest research showing that what happens during our lifetimesβ€”and even our parents' and grandparents' lifetimesβ€”can influence the features of our descendants. Based on this evidence, Bonduriansky and Day develop an extended concept of heredity that upends ideas about how traits can and cannot be transmitted across generations, opening the door to a new understanding of inheritance, evolution, and even human health.

'The most compelling and accessible account of this topic to date.' - Kevin Laland, Science

'The authors make a persuasive case that genes are not the only determinants of Darwinian evolution.' - Steven Henikoff, Current Biology

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Extended Heredity is praised for its clarity and engaging exploration of evolutionary biology. The book highlights the significant role of nongenetic inheritance in evolution, alongside traditional genetic explanations. Reviewers commend it for being a compelling and accessible contribution to the field, with potential to influence future research perspectives on heredity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691204147

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 40 b/w illus.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Russell Bonduriansky is professor of evolutionary biology at the University of New South Wales in Australia. Troy Day is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Biology at Queen's University in Canada.

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