Evolution and the Diversity of Life
Evolution and the Diversity of Life
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Summary
The diversity of living forms and the unity of evolutionary processes are themes that have permeated the research and writing of Ernst Mayr, a Grand Master of evolutionary biology. The essays collected here are among his most valuable and durable: contributions that form the basis for much of the contemporary understanding of evolutionary biology.
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Evolution and the Diversity of Life by Ernst Mayr
The diversity of living forms and the unity of evolutionary processes are themes that have permeated the research and writing of Ernst Mayr, a Grand Master of evolutionary biology. The essays collected here are among his most valuable and durable: contributions that form the basis for much of the contemporary understanding of evolutionary biology.
Mayr has shown himself to be a true follower of Darwin, Wallace, and HuxleyHis writings are lively and critical, and they provide remarkable insight into the development of the field. -- Peter H. Raven * Science *
The range of topics covered in these essays is awesome when one realizes that they are the product of a single mind. -- Francisco J. Ayala * Sciences *
Ernst Mayr not only ranks among the great evolutionary biologists of this century; he is also one of the best writers. This collection is of lasting importance. -- E. O. Wilson
The range of topics covered in these essays is awesome when one realizes that they are the product of a single mind. -- Francisco J. Ayala * Sciences *
Ernst Mayr not only ranks among the great evolutionary biologists of this century; he is also one of the best writers. This collection is of lasting importance. -- E. O. Wilson
Ernst Mayr was Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology, Emeritus, at Harvard University. He was the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and awards, including the Crafoord Prize for Biology, the National Medal of Science, the Balzan Prize, and the Japan Prize.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780674271050 |
| ISBN 10 | 067427105X |
| Title | Evolution and the Diversity of Life |
| Author | Ernst Mayr |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1997-03-25 |
| Number of pages | 736 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |