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The Structure of Evolutionary Theory (Hardcover)

by Stephen Jay Gould (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 1464 pages
  • Publisher: Harvard University Press (2 April 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0674006135
  • ISBN-13: 978-0674006133
  • Product Dimensions: 26 x 17.1 x 6.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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By literary standards ["The Structure of Evolutionary Theory"] is unique, a combination of scientific argument, historical analysis both of this argument and of all that went before it, an apologia pro vita sua, and many entertaining diversions...It is hard to think of any one else with this combination of polymathic ability and of sheer cheek, and equally hard to imagine filling a scientific auditorium with people who have read it right through--one of several ways in which the book can fairly be likened to "The Origin of Species". -- John R. G. Turner "The Spectator" (06/29/2002)

New Scientist 12 October 2002
Gould was a memorable writer who never failed to provoke or educate his readers.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not for everybody, 6 Jul 2002
By Mr. Daniel W. Weinberg "dwein22" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book on the account that the author is probably the greatest evolutionist of his generation and one of the greatest science writers ever. However, I would not recommend this book to anyone hoping to learn about evolution, I found I needed a lot of my scientific knowledge (in Biological sciences) to understand some of the theory.
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5.0 out of 5 stars REAL THINKING ON EVOLUTION, 17 Feb 2003
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This is not a book for the faint-hearted as it does require some working knowledge of evolutionary theory. It is however of the highest quality, written by one who unusually had worked with original material and researched the history of the subject. His skill with language helps to conceal the detail and density of his argument but is a paragon of scientific writing at its best. The major weakness is his adherence to the idea that C. Darwin is an important figure in the development of evolutionary thought (he is not), and his reluctance to accept that natural selection is anything other than a minor element in evolutionary processes. These points apart this book should be read by any serious student of evolution.
Gould argues for three pillars that support evolutionary theory: punctuated equilibrium, form and the burden of an organisim's ancestry, and natural selection. Each of these is discussed in detail with clever use of current and historical examples to illustrate each point. Drawing from a broad range of examples, always avioding "just so" stories that fill so many volumes on evolution, he constructs a case that forms the foundations for a viable theory for the 21st century. A magnum opus worthy of a great man.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Don't believe the hype, 7 May 2007
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While this book is in places well written, it is also in places terribly flabby (he was always on the purple side with his prose). It deals mainly with debates of interest to Gould, the vast majority of which have been resolved with Gould on the losing side (eg levels of selection), and so is not exactly a guide to matters of current interest. Moreover the content is highly technical and most readers will be aware of this shortcoming. However (and contrary to some other reviewers) Gould does Darwin, his insight and its implications full justice.
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