Evolutionary Progress

Matthew H. Nitecki

University of Chicago Press, 1988 - Science - 354 pages

Scholars of evolutionary biology and the history and philosophy of science discuss the notion of "evolutionary progress" and the value judgments inherent in that notion. Thirteen essays based on papers presented at the 1987 Field Museum Spring Systematics symposium study the philosophy of progress, provide historical and comparative perspectives, and discuss empirical approaches. Paperback edition ($16.95) not seen. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Bibliographic information

• Title: Evolutionary Progress
• Editor: Matthew H. Nitecki
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 1988
• ISBN: 0226586936, 9780226586939
• Length: 354 pages
• Subjects: Science / General