Species : A History of the Idea Paperback / softback
by John S. Wilkins
Part of the Species and Systematics series
Paperback / softback
Description
The complex idea of 'species' has evolved over time, yet its meaning is far from resolved.
This comprehensive work takes a fresh look at an idea central to the field of biology by tracing its history from antiquity to today.
John S. Wilkins explores the essentialist view, a staple of logic from Plato and Aristotle through the Middle Ages to fairly recent times, and considers the idea of species in natural history - a concept often connected to reproduction.
Tracing 'generative conceptions' of species back through Darwin to Epicurus, Wilkins provides a new perspective on the relationship between philosophical and biological approaches to this concept.
He also reviews the array of current definitions. "Species" is a benchmark exploration and clarification of a concept fundamental to the past, present, and future of the natural sciences.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 16 line illustrations, 1 table
- Publisher:University of California Press
- Publication Date:01/11/2011
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- ISBN:9780520271395
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Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages, 16 line illustrations, 1 table
- Publisher:University of California Press
- Publication Date:01/11/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780520271395
