Genetic values: diversity and complexity in natural history
Date
1999
Authors
Rolston, Holmes, 1932-, author
Cambridge University Press, publisher
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Abstract
Generation of diversity and complexity in natural history over evolutionary time. Contingency, probability, inevitability in evolutionary processes. Genetic processes as creative searching, generating and testing novel forms, similar to trial and error learning. Genetic algorithms used in computer searches paralleling evolutionary genetic processes. Genetic values as intrinsic and inclusive. Genetic values as distributed and shared, in contrast to selfish genes. Evolutionary processes generating storied natural history.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Subject
complexity
diversity
natural history
genes
progress
evolution
genetic values