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The first edition of maynard smiths evolutionary genetics first published in 1989. The first edition of maynard smiths evolutionary genetics first published in 1989 was welcomed as the first comprehensive introduction to the molecular and population aspects of evolutionary genetics, and has now become one of the definitive textbooks in the field. May 20, 2004 john maynard smith, one of the greatest thinkers in evolutionary biology, died on 19 april. In a halfcentury long working career, maynard smith trained originally. The relative importance of individual and group selection. Jump to navigation jump to search this is a list of popular science. John maynard smith is an eminent evolutionary biologist and author of many books on evolution, both for scientists and the general public. Pdf evolutionary genetics download full pdf book download. Aimed at advanced undergraduates in the biological sciences, the book covers.
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