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Homology: The Hierarchical Basis of Comparative Biology
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Product Description
The application of homology varies depending on the data being examined. This volume represents a state-of-the-art treatment of the different applications of this unifying concept. Chapters deal with homology on all levels, from molecules to behavior, and are authored by leading contributors to systematics, natural history, and evolutionary, developmental, and comparative biology.
This paperback reprint of the original hardbound edition continues to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Sir Richard Owen's seminal paper distinguishing homology from analogy.
Special features include:
* Commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Sir Richard Owen's seminal paper distinguishing homology from analogy
* Contributors who are renowned leaders in comparative biology
* Coverage that is both comprehensive and interdisciplinary
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1511177 in Books
- Published on: 2001-01-24
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 504 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Homology is the central concept for all biology. This fine book brings together a selection of outstanding comparative biologists, all of whom have struggled to formulate a philosophical foundation for homology that has sufficient generality that it can serve all of biology."
--David B. Blake in SCIENCE, 1995
"...a fine edited collection of papers about the concept of homology..."
--Kenneth M. Weiss in EVOLUTIONARY ANTHROPOLOGY, 1995
