Epigenetic Inheritance and Evolution : The Lamarckian Dimension

This book discusses the evidence for and against the heritability of acquired characters. Since it presents original and controversial arguments about the importance of epigenetic inheritance, this work provides a basis for discussion, modelling, and experimental investigation of the role of environmentally induced variation in evolution. Of interest to a broad range of biologists and other scientists. With a new Preface describing the impact of the hardback edition on subsequent research and a new Appendix of selected publications influenced by the book.