Species concepts in biology : historical development, theoretical foundations and practical relevance /: historical development, theoretical foundations and practical relevance. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Frank E. Zachos.
• Authors: Zachos, Frank E, 1974-
• Contents: 1. Introduction to the species problem -- 2. A brief history of species concepts and the species problem -- 3. The metaphysics, or ontology, of species : classes, natural kinds or individuals? -- 4. An annotated list of species concepts -- 5. Species concepts and beyond : selected topics relating to the species problem -- 6. Species delimitation : discrete names in a continuous world with fuzzy boundaries -- 7. The practical relevance of species concepts and the species problem -- 8. A brief summary of the book.
• Publisher Details: Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (220 pages)
• Subjects: 576.8/6; Life sciences; Species -- Philosophy; Species -- History; Biology -- Classification -- Philosophy; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Evolution; Species; Species -- Philosophy; Philosophy -- Reference; Science -- Environmental Science; Evolution; Philosophy; The environment; Biodiversity; Evolution (Biology); Environmental sciences; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Biodiversity; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319449661; 3319449664
• Related ISBNs: 9783319449647; 3319449648
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.