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Systematics and the Origin of Species from the Viewpoint of a Zoologist: With a New Introduction by the Author

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Description for Systematics and the Origin of Species from the Viewpoint of a Zoologist: With a New Introduction by the Author Paperback. This study, first published in 1942, helped to revolutionize evolutionary biology by offering a new approach to taxonomic principles, and correlating the ideas and findings of modern systematics with those of other life disciplines. Num Pages: 372 pages, 31 line illustrations, 16 tables. BIC Classification: PSAB; PSAJ; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 532.

Ernst Mayr is perhaps the most distinguished biologist of the twentieth century, and Systematics and the Origin of Species may be one of his greatest and most influential books. This classic study, first published in 1942, helped to revolutionize evolutionary biology by offering a new approach to taxonomic principles and correlating the ideas and findings of modern systematics with those of other life science disciplines. This book is one of the foundational documents of the “Evolutionary Synthesis.” It is the book in which Mayr pioneered his new concept of species based chiefly on such biological factors as interbreeding and reproductive ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
372
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Mass, United States
ISBN
9780674862500
SKU
V9780674862500
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1

About Ernst Mayr
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.

Reviews for Systematics and the Origin of Species from the Viewpoint of a Zoologist: With a New Introduction by the Author
[This book] should be read by all biologists, professional and amateur.
Natural History (review of the first edition)
A source book on its subject…of lasting value.
New York Times (review of the first edition)

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