Species - The Evolution of the Idea, Second Edition (Hardcover)

Over time the complex idea of "species" has evolved, yet its meaning is far from resolved. This comprehensive work is a fresh look at an idea central to the field of biology by tracing its history from antiquity to today. Species is a benchmark exploration and clarification of a concept fundamental to the past, present, and future of the natural sciences. In this edition, a section is added on the debate over species since the time of the New Synthesis, and brings the book up to date. A section on recent philosophical debates over species has also been added. This edition is better suited non-specialists in philosophy, so that it will be of greater use for scientists wishing to understand how the notion came to be that living organisms form species. Key Selling Features: Covers the philosophical and historical development of the concept of "species" Documents that variation was recognized by pre-Darwinian scholars Includes a section on the debates since the time of the New Synthesis Better suited to non-philosophers

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Species and Systematics
Release date:	February 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	John S. Wilkins
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	428
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-05574-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General
LSN:	1-138-05574-3
Barcode:	9781138055742

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