Punctuated Equilibrium
Stephen Jay Gould
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Punctuated Equilibrium
Published
2009
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Pages
406
ISBN-13
9780674037847
Description
"In 1972 Stephen Jay Gould took the scientific world by storm with his paper on punctuated equilibrium, written with Niles Eldredge. Challenging a core assumption of Darwin's theory of evolution, it launched the career of one of the most influential evolutionary biologists of our time - perhaps the best known since Darwin." "Now, thirty-five years later, and five years after his untimely death, Punctuated Equilibrium (originally published as the central chapter of Gould's masterwork, The Structure of Evolutionary Theory) offers his only book-length testament on an idea he fiercely promoted, repeatedly refined, and tirelessly defended. Punctuated equilibrium holds that the great majority of species originate in geological moments (punctuations) and persist in stasis. The idea was hotly debated because it forced biologists to rethink entrenched ideas about evolutionary patterns and processes. But as Gould shows here in his typically exhaustive coverage, the idea has become the foundation of a new view of hierarchical selection and macroevolution."--Jacket.
Time Frames
The Dynamics of evolution
The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
Mutant phoenix
Spatial Flemingviot Models With Selection And Mutation
Eternal ephemera
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Punctuated Equilibrium?
This edition of Punctuated Equilibrium has approximately 406 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Punctuated Equilibrium?
For most readers, Punctuated Equilibrium typically takes between 8h 28m and 5h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 101,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Punctuated Equilibrium?
The estimated word count for Punctuated Equilibrium is approximately 101,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Punctuated Equilibrium?
Punctuated Equilibrium was written by Stephen Jay Gould.
When was Punctuated Equilibrium published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.