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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Detalles Bibliográficos
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.
Temas:
Species > History.
Species > Philosophy.
Espèces (Biologie) > Histoire.
Espèces (Biologie) > Philosophie.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Taxonomy.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Evolution.
Species
Species > Philosophy
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Prologue
  • The classical era: science by division
  • The medieval bridge
  • Species and the birth of modern science
  • The early nineteenth century: a period of change
  • Darwin and the Darwinians
  • The species problem arises
  • The synthesis and species
  • Modern debates
  • Reproductive isolation concepts
  • Evolutionary species concepts
  • Phylogenetic species concepts
  • Other species concepts
  • Historical summary and conclusions.

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