The Theory of Evolution: Principles, Concepts, and Assumptions - Couverture souple

 
9780226671161: The Theory of Evolution: Principles, Concepts, and Assumptions
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ISBN 10 : 022667116X ISBN 13 : 9780226671161
Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 2020

Synopsis

Darwin's nineteenth-century writings laid the foundations for modern studies of evolution, and theoretical developments in the mid-twentieth century fostered the Modern Synthesis. Since that time, a great deal of new biological knowledge has been generated, including details of the genetic code, lateral gene transfer, and developmental constraints. Our improved understanding of these and many other phenomena have been working their way into evolutionary theory, changing it and improving its correspondence with evolution in nature. And while the study of evolution is thriving both as a basic science to understand the world and in its applications in agriculture, medicine, and public health, the broad scope of evolution--operating across genes, whole organisms, clades, and ecosystems--presents a significant challenge for researchers seeking to integrate abundant new data and content into a general theory of evolution.

This book gives us that framework and synthesis for the twenty-first century. The Theory of Evolution presents a series of chapters by experts seeking this integration by addressing the current state of affairs across numerous fields within evolutionary biology, ranging from biogeography to multilevel selection, speciation, and macroevolutionary theory. By presenting current syntheses of evolution's theoretical foundations and their growth in light of new datasets and analyses, this collection will enhance future research and understanding.

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À propos de l?auteur

Samuel M. Scheiner is a theoretical biologist with work in various areas of evolution, ecology, and general biology.

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Éditeur
University of Chicago Press
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
022667116X
ISBN 13 
9780226671161
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
464
Éditeur
Scheiner Samuel M, Mindell David P
Coordonnées du fabricant
The University of Chicago Press
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Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 2020
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