Julian Huxley
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis: The Definitive Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780262513661
- author:
- Julian Huxley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MIT Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 4 centimetres (1.0
- Genre:
- Science, History, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Evolution: The Definitive Edition by Julian S. Huxley is a seminal work in evolutionary biology that synthesizes all known knowledge at the time of its publication in 1942. This influential book, written by Julian Huxley's grandfather and a champion of Charles Darwin's ideas, sets out the conceptual structure underlying evolutionary biology. The Modern Synthesis, as coined by Huxley, remains a cornerstone of the field, providing a framework for understanding the evolution of life on Earth. The definitive edition of this groundbreaking work includes the original text from 1942, as well as introductions to subsequent editions, written by experts in the field. This edition brings back into print one of the most important scientific books of the twentieth century, offering a comprehensive and accessible overview of evolutionary biology for both scholars and general readers.