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 the comp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Bateson, P. P. G. 1938- autor (autor), Gluckman, Peter D., autor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press 2011.
Colección:CUP ebooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b45457529*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.