Darwin’s nineteenth-century writings laid the foundations for modern
studies of evolution, and theoretical developments in the
mid-twentieth century fostered the Modern Synthesis. Since that time,
a great deal of new biological knowledge has been generated, including
details of the genetic code, lateral gene transfer, and developmental
constraints. Our improved understanding of these and many other
phenomena have been working their way into evolutionary theory,
changing it and improving its correspondence with evolution in nature.
And while the study of evolution is thriving both as a basic science
to understand the world and in its applications in agriculture,
medicine, and public health, the broad scope of evolution—operating
across genes, whole organisms, clades, and ecosystems—presents a
significant challenge for researchers seeking to integrate abundant
new data and content into a general theory of evolution. This book
gives us that framework and synthesis for the twenty-first century.
The Theory of Evolution presents a series of chapters by experts
seeking this integration by addressing the current state of affairs
across numerous fields within evolutionary biology, ranging from
biogeography to multilevel selection, speciation, and
macroevolutionary theory. By presenting current syntheses of
evolution’s theoretical foundations and their growth in light of new
datasets and analyses, this collection will enhance future research
and understanding.
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ISBN
9780226671338
Publisert
2020
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University of Chicago Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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