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Biological Systematics - History and Theory (Paperback)
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Biological Systematics - History and Theory (Paperback)
Series: Species and Systematics
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This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical
foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The
author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics.
Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific
revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research
are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of
taxonomic theories. Most important research programs in systematics
are outlined. The book includes analysis of the principal
problematic issues as "scientific puzzles" in systematics. This
volume is intended for professional taxonomists, biologists of
various specialties, students, as well as all those interested in
the history and theory of biology and natural sciences. Key
Features Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the
framework of evolutionary epistemology Builds a hierarchically
organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory Contends that
more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective Supports
taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a
normal condition of systematics Documents that "taxonomic puzzles"
result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes
Related Titles de Queiroz, K. et al., eds. Phylonyms: A Companion
to the PhyloCode (ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5) Sigwart, J. D. What
Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity (ISBN
978-1-4987-9937-9) Rieppel, O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to
Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0) Wilkins, J. S. Species: The
Evolution of the Idea, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)
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