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Species : a history of the idea /

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...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wilkins, John S., 1955-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2009.
Colección:Species and systematics ; v. 1.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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