Plasticity, Robustness, Development and Evolution

"How do we understand and explain the apparent dichotomy between plasticity and robustness in the context of development? Can we identify these complex processes without resorting to 'either/or' solutions? Written by two leaders in the field, this is the first book to fully unravel th...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Bateson, P. P. G. 1938-2017 (-)
Otros Autores: Gluckman, Peter D.-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2011.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b38423789*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Setting the scene
  • 2. Clarifications
  • 3. Developmental robustness
  • 4. Plasticity
  • 5. Integration of robustness and plasticity
  • 6. Current functions of integrated developmental processes
  • 7. Evolution of developmental processes
  • 8. Impact of developmental processes on evolution
  • 9. Development and evolution intertwined.