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Species Concepts and Phylogenetic Theory: A Debate
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Description for Species Concepts and Phylogenetic Theory: A Debate
Paperback. Presents a debate among systematic biology theorists to consider the strengths and weaknesses of five competing concepts. This book is suitable for scientists, conservationists, policy-makers, and students of biology. Editor(s): Wheeler, Quentin D.; Meier, Rudolf. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 255 x 13. Weight in Grams: 448.
No question in theoretical biology has been more perennially controversial or perplexing than "What is a species?" Recent advances in phylogenetic theory have called into question traditional views of species and spawned many concepts that are currently competing for general acceptance. Once the subject of esoteric intellectual exercises, the "species problem" has emerged as a critically important aspect of global environmental concerns. Completion of an inventory of biodiversity, success in conservation, predictive knowledge about life on earth, management of material resources, formulation of scientifically credible public policy and law, and more depend upon our adoption of the "right" species concept. ... Read more
No question in theoretical biology has been more perennially controversial or perplexing than "What is a species?" Recent advances in phylogenetic theory have called into question traditional views of species and spawned many concepts that are currently competing for general acceptance. Once the subject of esoteric intellectual exercises, the "species problem" has emerged as a critically important aspect of global environmental concerns. Completion of an inventory of biodiversity, success in conservation, predictive knowledge about life on earth, management of material resources, formulation of scientifically credible public policy and law, and more depend upon our adoption of the "right" species concept. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231101431
SKU
V9780231101431
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Ref
99-1
About Wheeler
Quentin D. Wheeler is professor of systematics in the Department of Entomology and Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium at Cornell University and is a research associate in entomology at the American Museum of Natural History. Rudolf Meier is associate professor and curator in the Department of Entomology at the Zoological Museum, Copenhagen.
Reviews for Species Concepts and Phylogenetic Theory: A Debate
This is an important and valuable book, with the arguments coming straight from the horses' mouths. Even if readers do not change their minds, they will at least be better informed in their prejudices. Biologist This book focuses on the numerous controversies in phylogenetic theory and the underlying philosophies which are of importance to a diverse audience. Scientists, conservationists, and ... Read more