New Approaches to Speciation in the Fossil Record [Hardcover]

Douglas H. Erwin (Editor), Robert L. Anstey (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1995

This collection of case studies seeks to re-examine the understanding of the speciation patterns that appear in the fossil record through analysis of the patterns and their presumed processes. The contributions address the questions surrounding speciation in the fossil record by conducting very specific studies of particular lineages. In each case, the rigorous techniques of morphological analysis, quantitative genetic analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and sedimentary completeness have been employed. The new perspectives revealed in this volume should make it a useful resource for students, teachers, and professionals in the fields of paleontology and evolutionary biology. Rich with data and cogent examples of the speciation processes, this book should stand as a guide to greater understanding of the issues surrounding these processes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Columbia University Press (April 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0231082487
• ISBN-13: 978-0231082488
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,011,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Paleontology > Paleobiology

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4.0 out of 5 stars New Approaches to Speciation, November 14, 2007

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I was looking for this book for it is cited as interesting by one the most influent biologists of our time, Stephen Jay Gould... This datum is more expressive than every word I could write - but let me say that is a really innovative book, simply full of good ideas!