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How do new animal and plant species come about? How quickly does it happen? And what are species anyway? Schilthuizen, reputed scientist and journalist, launches into the debate that has baffled biologists ever since Darwin, with tremendous energy and wit. The whole subject leaps to life and its significance for understanding biodiversity comes clear. This is a fascinating read that will appeal equally to the lay reader and to students getting to grips with the fundementals of a complex subject.
This book investigates the mechanisms of speciation and the fundamental biological definition of what constitutes a distinct species. Menno Schilthuizen, an established scientist and science communicator, synthesizes current evolutionary research to address how and why new life forms emerge. He utilizes a combination of historical context and contemporary field studies to demystify the complexities of biodiversity for both academic and general audiences.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as an accessible entry point for understanding the complexities of evolutionary biology. Readers often note that the prose successfully balances scientific rigor with an engaging, narrative-driven approach to biological theory.
Page Count:
256
Publication Date:
2002-07-04
Publisher:
Oxford University Press M.D.
ISBN-10:
019850392X
ISBN-13:
9780198503927
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