Massimo Pigliucci
Evolution - The Extended Synthesis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262513678
- author:
- Massimo Pigliucci
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 504
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Essays, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Evolution, the Extended Synthesis explores how the biological sciences have evolved over the past six decades. Since Julian Huxley's landmark publication in 1942, our understanding of evolution has expanded significantly, incorporating new concepts and fields of research such as genomics and EvoDevo. The contributors to this volume, sixteen leading evolutionary biologists and philosophers of science, examine how these changes have shaped our theoretical framework. While many accept the core principles of the classical synthesis, they also propose significant conceptual augmentations, building upon the foundations laid in the 19th century. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of evolutionary theory, demonstrating how scientists continue to refine and expand their explanations for the complexity of life. By examining both traditional domains of evolutionary biology and new fields of research, Evolution, the Extended Synthesis offers insights into the ongoing process of scientific inquiry and the development of our understanding of evolution.
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