Evolution, 5th edition by Douglas Futuyma is the leading textbook within undergraduate-level evolutionary biology. This up-to-date and thoroughly revised edition covers the latest insights in evolutionary genetics and genomics. The book emphasizes the interplay between theory and empirical testing, giving students insight into the scientific methods behind evolutionary biology.
The textbook is suitable for students seeking an in-depth understanding of evolutionary processes and biological diversity. The interactive e-book version supports the development of problem-solving skills and data analysis in the context of evolution.
Features
- Author: Douglas Futuyma
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
- Publication date: 2023-09-11
- Number of pages: 702
- ISBN: 9780197619629
- Subject: Evolution / Evolutionary biology
About the author
Douglas Futuyma is among the world’s top figures in evolutionary biology. His research focuses on the evolution and co-evolution of ecological interactions between species, especially those between plants and herbivorous insects. He is also known for his influential college textbook on biological evolution and a book that refutes creationist opponents of the theory of evolution.
Mark Kirkpatrick, T.S. Painter Centennial Professor of Genetics, uses mathematical models and statistical tools to test evolutionary hypotheses, focusing on chromosome evolution, speciation, sexual selection, and species dispersal.