What Evolution Is
from theory to fact
$41.67
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2003
Summary
Unraveling Evolution: From Theory to Fact
Evolution is biology’s cornerstone, its reach extending far beyond scientific circles. Yet, misconceptions persist about its nature, mechanisms, and unparalleled ability to explain life’s astonishing diversity.
In this book, a pivotal figure in modern biology provides clarity for the general reader, distinguishing established knowledge from areas of ongoing research. Explore the transformation of evolution from theory to undeniable f…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753813683 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0753813688 |
| Series: | Science Masters |
| Author: | Ernst Mayr |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2003 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 30mm |
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“Mayr is one of the influential scientists of the last century. This compact book delivers the wealth of his 70 year career in a single, well measured punch.” GLASGOW HERALD “We are taken all the way from Darwin to the frontiers of biology, including ideas on the causes of altruism and the consequences for humans now that natural selection is no longer happening to us.” OBSERVER
About The Author
Ernst Mayr
Ernst Mayr was born in Germany in 1904. He was one of the main architects of the modern synthesis of genetic and evolutionary theory and his career has spanned fields as diverse as ornithology, systematics, zoo-geography, evolutionary theory and the history and philosophy of science. He has written 13 books and published more than 700 scientific papers.
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