Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
136
Language
English
Published
Dec 25, 2011
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-10
9401065233
ISBN-13
9789401065238
Description
This thought-provoking volume captures the insights shared during a Royal Society discussion meeting, delving into the intricate relationship between infection, polymorphism, and evolution. The authors, W.D. Hamilton and J.C. Howard, bring together diverse perspectives, exploring how these factors intertwine and influence one another across species.
Through engaging discourse, the book highlights the adaptive strategies organisms employ in the face of infection and environmental pressures. Readers are invited to consider the evolutionary implications of polymorphism, offering a fresh lens through which to view the complexities of biological systems.
It serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in evolutionary biology, ecology, and epidemiology, providing both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge research findings for a deeper understanding of these critical themes.
Through engaging discourse, the book highlights the adaptive strategies organisms employ in the face of infection and environmental pressures. Readers are invited to consider the evolutionary implications of polymorphism, offering a fresh lens through which to view the complexities of biological systems.
It serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in evolutionary biology, ecology, and epidemiology, providing both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge research findings for a deeper understanding of these critical themes.