An Introduction to Biological Evolution - Softcover

Kardong, Kenneth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072385790 ISBN 13: 9780072385793

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2004

Synopsis

Written for a general college audience, this book offers an introduction to the principles and significance of Darwinian evolution. It differs from most other textbooks on evolution in three fundamental ways: First, it is intended for students taking evolution early in their studies. Second, it examines the intellectual significance of Darwinian evolution. Third, the text departs from the standard treatment of evolution in other textbooks, wherein the arguments are reductionist, molecular, and overwhelmingly genetic in emphasis.

Ken Kardong, also author of Vertebrates; Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution, is known for his accessible writing style. His almost conversational approach to this topic puts the reader at ease while learning evolutionary concepts. The result is an inviting book -- that will be read.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Kardong is a professor in the zoology department at Washington State University, Pullman, WA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and his MS and BA from the University of Washington. In addition to teaching comparative anatomy and evolution, Ken is also involved in developing software programs for use in the laboratory sections of these courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072385790
• ISBN 13: 9780072385793
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416