Stephen Stearns, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Yale University, USA

Rolf Hoekstra, Professor of Genetics, Laboratory of Genetics, Department of Plant Sciences, Wageningen University, The Netherlands

A focus on principles offers an unintimidating introduction to evolution, perfect for a first course in the subject

New chapters on the role of development in evolution, on fossil record, co-evolution, and on evolutionary medicine and human evolution, and a completely rewritten chapter on phylogenetics give students an insight into these dynamic areas of research

Key concepts are defined and highlighted in the margin, helping to ensure that the information presented is crystal clear

An appendix of basic genetic concepts provides a firm foundation for those who have limited prior knowledge of genetics, opening up the subject to an even broader range of students

Striking photographs supplement the line drawings and illuminate key themes in the text, helping students to visualise the concepts described

Online Resource Centre includes figures available to download, to facilitate lecture preparation, and interactive simulations, plus additional questions and answers, to encourage independent learning