Biological Systematics (e-bog) af Pavlinov, Igor Ya.
Pavlinov, Igor Ya. (forfatter)

Biological Systematics e-bog

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This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics. Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of taxonomic theories....
E-bog 359,43 DKK
Forfattere Pavlinov, Igor Ya. (forfatter)
Forlag CRC Press
Udgivet 25 marts 2021
Længde 256 sider
Genrer Evolution
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781000364316
This volume reviews the historical roots and theoretical foundations of biological systematics in an approachable text. The author outlines the structure and main tasks of systematics. Conceptual history is characterized as a succession of scientific revolutions. The philosophical foundations of systematic research are briefly reviewed as well as the structure and content of taxonomic theories. Most important research programs in systematics are outlined. The book includes analysis of the principal problematic issues as "e;scientific puzzles"e; in systematics. This volume is intended for professional taxonomists, biologists of various specialties, students, as well as all those interested in the history and theory of biology and natural sciences. Key FeaturesConsiders the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemologyBuilds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theoryContends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematicsDocuments that "e;taxonomic puzzles"e; result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudesRelated Titlesde Queiroz, K. et al., eds. Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode (ISBN 978-1-1383-3293-5)Sigwart, J. D. What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity (ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9)Rieppel, O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0)Wilkins, J. S. Species: The Evolution of the Idea, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)