The Evolution of Darwinism - Couverture souple

Shanahan, Timothy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521541980 ISBN 13 : 9780521541985

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2004

Synopsis

This 2004 book focuses on three issues of debate in Darwin's theory of evolution using a historical and philosophical perspective.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

No other scientific theory has had as tremendous an impact on our understanding of the world as Darwin's theory as outlined in his Origin of Species, yet from the very beginning the theory has been subject to controversy. The Evolution of Darwinism, first published in 2004, focuses on three issues of debate - the nature of selection, the nature and scope of adaptation, and the question of evolutionary progress. It traces the varying interpretations to which these issues were subjected from the beginning and the fierce contemporary debates that still rage on and explores their implications for the greatest questions of all: Where we come from, who we are and where we might be heading. Written in a clear and non-technical style, this book will be of use as a textbook for students in the philosophy of science who need to become familiar with the background to the debates about evolution.

Revue de presse

"This is a thoughtful and clearly written book that serves as a fine introduction to the ways in which evolutionary thought has itself evolved since the time of Darwin. I learned a lot from it, and I feel confident that anybody who is fascinated by these centrally important ideas will also take something useful away from it." Bioscience, Chrisopher Wills, UC San Diego

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521541980
• ISBN 13: 9780521541985
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 354
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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