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Bridging the gap: The developmental aspects of evolution

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 December 2007

Eva Jablonka  and
Marion J. Lamb
Eva Jablonka
Affiliation:
Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 69978, Israeljablonka@post.tau.ac.il
Marion J. Lamb
Affiliation:
11 Fernwood, Clarence Road, London N22 8QE, United Kingdommarionlamb@btinternet.com
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Abstract

The commentaries on Evolution in Four Dimensions reflect views ranging from total adherence to gene-centered neo-Darwinism, to the acceptance of non-genetic and Lamarckian processes in evolution. We maintain that genetic, epigenetic, behavioral, and cultural variations have all been significant, and that the developmental aspects of heredity and evolution are an important bridge that can unite seemingly conflicting research programs and different disciplines.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 30 , Issue 4 , August 2007 , pp. 378 - 389
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