Species Concepts and Phylogenetic Theory: A Debate

Edited by Quentin D. Wheeler and Rudolf Meier

Paper, 256 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-10143-1
$37.50 / £22.00

April, 2000
Cloth, 256 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-10142-4
$85.50 / £50.50

"This is an important and valuable book, with the arguments coming straight from the horses' mouths. Even if readers do not change their minds, they will at least be better informed in their prejudices." — Biologist

"A good overview of current species concepts and a thorough discussion of their strong and weak points." — Biodiversity

"This book focuses on the numerous controversies in phylogenetic theory and the underlying philosophies which are of importance to a diverse audience. Scientists, conservationists, and students of biology will find that this book provides a critical evaluation of the literature on this complex field." — Southeastern Naturalist

Related Subjects

• Biology
• Evolution
• General Biology

About the Author

Quentin D. Wheeler is professor of systematics in the Department of Entomology and Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium at Cornell University and is a research associate in entomology at the American Museum of Natural History. Rudolf Meier is associate professor and curator in the Department of Entomology at the Zoological Museum, Copenhagen.

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