Conceptual Issues in Evolutionary Biology, third edition

by Elliott Sober

Book Overview

These essays by leading scientists and philosophers address conceptual issues that arise in the theory and practice of evolutionary biology. The third edition of this widely used anthology has been substantially revised and updated. Four new sections have been added: on women in the evolutionary process, evolutionary psychology, laws in evolutionary theory, and race as social construction or biological reality. Other sections treat fitness, units...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262693380
• ISBN13: 9780262693387
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
• Length: 642 Pages
• Weight: 2.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.1" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

a classic

This book is both an excellent introduction and thorough treatment of many of the thorniest philosophical and methodological issues in evolutionary biology. It is a must read for anyone who is serious about grappling with the deeper meaning of the study of evolution (i.e. deeper than the relatively simple concern of evolution versus creation).