Genetics, Paleontology, and Macroevolution

by Jeffrey S. Levinton

^IGenetics, Paleontology, and Macroevolution ^R describes the patterns and processes that lead to evolutionary changes of large magnitude. It outlines a strategy for the study of large-scale evolutionary processes and summarizes critically the work that has been done. The author integrates all evolutionary processes, from those on the molecular level to large-scale historical approaches taken by paleontologists, and relates systematics, developmental biology, population genetics, and paleontology.^LUnlike any other book on the subject of evolution, this treatise argues many points that form the basis of lively and unresolved discussions. Primarily intended for a graduate level course, this book will stimulate the thoughts of everyone interested in evolutionary biology and paleontology.

Genres: Evolution, Science, Palaeontology, Nonfiction, Biology

656 pages, Hardcover

First published January 29, 1988