Synopses & Reviews
An understanding of energy levels in atoms and molecules is an essential foundation for the study of physical chemistry. This book provides the reader with a clear and accessible introduction to electronic structure and quantitized energy levels. It introduces the general principles and lays the groundwork for the further study of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1 - Asymmetries and developmental stability
Ch. 2 - Ontogeny of asymmetry and phenodeviants
Ch. 3 - Developmental stability and mode of selection
Ch. 4 - Adverse environmental conditions and evolution
Ch. 5 - Causes of developmental instability. I. Genetic factors
Ch. 6 - Causes of developmental instability. II. Environmental factors
Ch. 7 - Developmental instability and performance
Ch. 8 - Developmental stability and signalling
Ch. 9 - Developmental stability and fitness