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Published by sinauer associates is an imprint of oxford university press. Covers the genetic, developmental and ecological mechanisms of evolutionary change, the major features of evolutionary history as revealed by phylogenetic and palaeontological studies, and material on adaptation, molecular evolution, coevolution, and. Futuyma is the author of a widely used undergraduate textbook on evolution and is also known for his work in public outreach, particularly in advocating against. What are some of the best books on evolutionary biology. Great book for every student interested in evolution and speciation. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. I have gone to various specialized texts on phylogenetic theory, but i am starting to rethink that approach in favor of a book such as futuymas. About the author douglas futuyma is the author of a widely used college textbook on evolution. He received the 1997 sewall wright award of the american society of naturalists and the 2012 joseph leidy award of the. Futuyma a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Directed toward an undergraduate audience, the text emphasizes the interplay between theory and empirical tests of hypotheses. Futuyma body masses of north american land mammals. The author organizes the concepts well and builds upon them throughout the book. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
It is designed for an undergraduate university course, but the author provides background. Both are very good, but i wouldnt order until you know which book. In evolutionary biology i often see books that present the authors personal view on the subject, many of them discussible and lacking of experimental support. The complete 2nd edition is available in a threehole punched, looseleaf format. This textbook is by far one of the best books on evolutionary biology. In its scope and emphases, evolution is a readily recognized descendant of. Directed toward an undergraduate audience, the pdf etextbook emphasizes the interplay between theory and empirical. In looking through it this book is an excellent resource for an introductory college course in evolution. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. His research focuses on speciation and population biology. About the book this book first appeared in 1982, and the second edition appeared in 1995.
Directed toward an undergraduate audience, the text emphasizes the interplay between theory and empirical tests of hypotheses, thus acquainting students with the process of science. Mark kirkpatrick the university of texas at austin offers additional expertise in evolutionary genomics and genetics, the fastestdeveloping area of evolutionary biology. A book i never tire of recommending is the song of the dodo. Futuyma ecology and evolution, suny stony brook covers such subject areas as phylogeny, paleobiology, genetic mechanisms of change and speciation, character evolution, the theory of processes and macroevolution, and new molecular perspectives.
Extensively reorganized and rewritten, the new evolution 4th edition pdf featuring a new coauthor. In its scope and emphases, evolution is a readily recognized descendant of the authors previous textbook, evolutionary biology. His major research interests include evolution of host specificity in herbivorous insects and of interactions among insects and plants, speciation, and evolution of community structure. Futuyma is the author of three previous editions of evolution, as well as three editions of its predecessor, evolutionary biology. Evolutionary biology 3rd edition book by douglas j. I think that futuyma is extremely careful and tries to be neutral, which makes this book a reference book on the topic, as it is rather safe. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
The third edition of the book once described as simply the best advanced textbook currently available has increased its scope while emphasizing the new. Rent evolution 4th edition 9781605356051 today, or search our site for other textbooks by douglas j. He has served as president of the society for the study of evolution 1987, the american society of naturalists 1994, and the american institute of biological sciences 2007, and was elected a fellow of the american academy of arts and sciences in 1996 and. The pictured book is not evolutionary biology, 3rd edition, but rather the first edition of evolution, a different and later book by the same author.
It is designed for an undergraduate university course, but the author provides background and information that will allow a more general audience of interested readers to grasp the concepts. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. He received the 1997 sewall wright award of the american society of naturalists and the 2012 joseph leidy award of the academy of natural sciences of drexel university philadelphia. Futuyma received the 1997 sewall wright award of the american society of naturalists. Evolutionary biology has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Evolutionary biology and has been editor of evolution, the leading international journal of evolutionary research. Mark kirkpatrick the university of texas at austinoffers additional expertise in evolutionary genetics and genomics, the fastestdeveloping area of evolutionary biology. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Futuyma ecology and evolution, suny stony brook covers such subject areas as phylogeny, paleobiology, genetic mechanisms of change and speciation, character evolution, the theory of processes and macroevolution, and new molecular. Evolutionary biology hardcover december 1, 1997 by douglas j. Futuyma and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is more about how darwin and wallace found the evidence that supports their jo. Darwins book, on the origin of species, might put you to sleep, but it accessibly describes his theory. The writing style is on par with what you will read in the scientific literature, which is exemplified by the use of intext citations of the format book.
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