Evolutionary Biomechanics Osee P

by Adrian Thomas and Graham Taylor

Book Overview

Evolutionary biomechanics is the study of evolution through the analysis of biomechanical systems. Its unique advantage is the precision with which physical constraints and performance can be predicted from first principles. Instead of reviewing the entire breadth of the biomechanical literature, a few key examples are explored in depth as vehicles for discussing fundamental concepts, analytical techniques, and evolutionary theory. Each chapter develops...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198566387
• ISBN13: 9780198566380
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.0"