Books like The Structure of Evolutionary Theory by Stephen Jay Gould
In *The Structure of Evolutionary Theory*, Stephen Jay Gould revisits the core principles of traditional Darwinism—natural selection acting on organisms, adaptive change driven primarily by selection, and incremental modifications—while critically examining contemporary challenges that emphasize multilevel selection, alternative evolutionary mechanisms, and large‑scale events. Drawing on a broad historical perspective and rigorous analysis, Gould presents a coherent, integrative vision of evolutionary science that seeks to reconcile classical commitments with modern insights. The work offers a substantial contribution to biology and philosophy of science, reflecting Gould’s reputation as a leading thinker in evolutionary theory.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Stephen Jay Gould
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