Experimental Evolution and the Nature of Biodiversity
Rees Kassen
Experimental Evolution and the Nature of Biodiversity
Rees Kassen
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Draws on more than three decades of research in microbial experimental evolution to provide a sketch of a general, empirically grounded theory of biodiversity and the first synthetic treatment of experimental evolution.
Review from previous edition Kassen does an excellent job of gathering evidence from a number of microbial systems and fields to build a unified argument for the connection between adaption and diversification. Given its depth, unique synthesis of studies to date, and identification of open questions, this book will act as a great primer for students or researchers moving into the field of experimental evolution, but will equally serve as a thought-provoking read for those already embedded in the field.
Testifies to the power of experimental evolution in microbial systems to address a range of questions and foster the development of a general theory of evolutionary adaptation and diversification. Such a synthesis is easier in microbes, but this enjoyable book from an expert author motivates one to attempt it in other organisms.
Rees Kassen is Full Professor and University Research Chair in Experimental Evolution at the University of Ottawa. He is known internationally for his integrative approach to the study of biodiversity and his pioneering work using microbes to study evolutionary and ecological processes in the laboratory. Rees has also played leading roles at the interface between science, society, and policy, serving currently as Vice-Chair of the Science and Innovation Advisory Council at the Institute on Governance, a board member of the Earth Leadership Program of FutureEarth, and as a public voice for research through media interviews, op-eds and blogs, as well as collaborations with artists and journalists.
Review from previous edition Kassen does an excellent job of gathering evidence from a number of microbial systems and fields to build a unified argument for the connection between adaption and diversification. Given its depth, unique synthesis of studies to date, and identification of open questions, this book will act as a great primer for students or researchers moving into the field of experimental evolution, but will equally serve as a thought-provoking read for those already embedded in the field.
Testifies to the power of experimental evolution in microbial systems to address a range of questions and foster the development of a general theory of evolutionary adaptation and diversification. Such a synthesis is easier in microbes, but this enjoyable book from an expert author motivates one to attempt it in other organisms.
Rees Kassen is Full Professor and University Research Chair in Experimental Evolution at the University of Ottawa. He is known internationally for his integrative approach to the study of biodiversity and his pioneering work using microbes to study evolutionary and ecological processes in the laboratory. Rees has also played leading roles at the interface between science, society, and policy, serving currently as Vice-Chair of the Science and Innovation Advisory Council at the Institute on Governance, a board member of the Earth Leadership Program of FutureEarth, and as a public voice for research through media interviews, op-eds and blogs, as well as collaborations with artists and journalists.