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punctuated equilibria
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punctuated equilibria
(evolution)
In the fossil record, long periods of little change in lineages interspersed with brief periods of relatively rapid change.
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Written for scholars of scientific and philosophical disciplines, this volume explores Gould's thoughts on punctuated equilibrium, human equality and intelligence testing, "spandrels" and "exaptation" and the debate between science and fundamentalist Christianity.
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