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| Author | : David M. Williams |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2004-05-12 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0203643038 |
Presenting a historical analysis of the evolution of systematics during the last one hundred years, Milestones in Systematics reviews many of the major issues in systematic theory and practice that have driven the working methods of systematics during the 20th century and looks at the issues most likely to preoccupy systematists in the immediate fu
| Author | : Andrew Hamilton |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2013-11-09 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0520956753 |
The Evolution of Phylogenetic Systematics aims to make sense of the rise of phylogenetic systematics—its methods, its objects of study, and its theoretical foundations—with contributions from historians, philosophers, and biologists. This volume articulates an intellectual agenda for the study of systematics and taxonomy in a way that connects classification with larger historical themes in the biological sciences, including morphology, experimental and observational approaches, evolution, biogeography, debates over form and function, character transformation, development, and biodiversity. It aims to provide frameworks for answering the question: how did systematics become phylogenetic?
| Author | : Quentin D. Wheeler |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2008-04-09 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1420008560 |
Finalist for 2009 The Council on Botanical & Horticultural Libraries Literature Award!A Fresh Look at Taxonomy The most fundamental of all biological sciences, taxonomy underpins any long term strategies for reconstructing the great tree of life or salvaging as much biodiversity as possible. Yet we are still unable to say with any certainty how
| Author | : David Williams |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 509 |
| Release | : 2016-07-21 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 110711764X |
This book documents Willi Hennig's founding of phylogenetic systematics and the relevancy of his work for the future of cladistics.
| Author | : David M. Williams |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2007-11-19 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0387727302 |
Anyone interested in comparative biology or the history of science will find this myth-busting work genuinely fascinating. It draws attention to the seminal studies and important advances that have shaped systematic and biogeographic thinking. It traces concepts in homology and classification from the 19th century to the present through the provision of a unique anthology of scientific writings from Goethe, Agassiz, Owen, Naef, Zangerl and Nelson, among others.
| Author | : Igor Pavlinov |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2021-03-25 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1000364275 |
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 "scientific puzzles" 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 Features Considers the conceptual history of systematics as the framework of evolutionary epistemology Builds a hierarchically organized quasi-axiomatic system of taxonomic theory Contends that more reductionist taxonomic concepts are less objective Supports taxonomic pluralism by non-classic philosophy of science as a normal condition of systematics Documents that "taxonomic puzzles" result from conflict between monistic and pluralistic attitudes Related Titles de 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)
| Author | : Joseph Eli Kasser |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 435 |
| Release | : 2019-07-08 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0429667469 |
This book applies systems thinking to treat project management in a systemic and systematic manner from a problem-solving perspective. Considering the project as a system, the book discusses traditional project planning and organizing, as well as some neglected aspects of the project, namely how to prevent cost and schedule escalation, how to deal with change, recognize problems in time to prevent project failure and what to do when things go wrong during the implementation states of a project. This book provides you with a better understanding of the systems approach to problem-solving and project management that will enable you to be more successful at managing projects. Features Treats projects as systems Presents project management as a problem-solving paradigm Discusses how to incorporate prevention into planning and how to show the value Describes what to do and how to cope with unanticipated problems that arise during the project implementation state Introduces new tools and techniques
| Author | : Francisco J. Ayala |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 440 |
| Release | : 2009-11-19 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9781444314939 |
This collection of specially commissioned essays puts top scholarshead to head to debate the central issues in the lively and fastgrowing field of philosophy of biology Brings together original essays on ten of the most hotlydebated questions in philosophy of biology Lively head-to-head debate format sharply defines the issuesand paves the way for further discussion Includes coverage of the new and vital area of evolutionarydevelopmental biology, as well as the concept of a unified species,the role of genes in selection, the differences between micro- andmacro-evolution, and much more Each section features an introduction to the topic as well assuggestions for further reading Offers an accessible overview of this fast-growing and dynamicfield, whilst also capturing the imagination of professionalphilosophers and biologists
| Author | : David Mervyn Williams |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0520267729 |
"This multifarious volume does a splendid job of reflecting the breadth and depth of fundamental questions about the methods of systematics and biogeography, from the practical applications of conservation biology to issues of wide interest to evolutionary biologists."--Dr. Norman I. Platnick, American Museum of Natural History "A fun and informative volume that everyone interested in the subject will enjoy. This book is full of important discussions on Botany, Cladistics, and Biogeography."--Vicki Funk, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution "The Branching Of A Paradigm is the intriguing theme of this volume on the myriad of ways cladistics has impacted modern biology. Surprises from floristics to recent thoughts on epistemology await the reader."--Dennis Stevenson, New York Botanical Garden
| Author | : Angela E. Newton |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 460 |
| Release | : 2007-04-13 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1420005596 |
The shift from traditional taxonomic methods to data-oriented, analytical cladistic methodologies has led to a better understanding of biological processes and more accurate classifications for a wide range of organisms, including mosses. Pleurocarpous Mosses: Systematics and Evolution explores the impact of these methods through recent breakthroug
