Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography

Foundations of Systematics and Biogeography

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This volume draws attention to the seminal studies and importantadvances that have shaped systematic and biogeographic thinking andcontinue to influence its direction today. It traces concepts inhomology and classification from the 19th century to the presentthrough the provision of a unique anthology of scientific writingsfrom Goethe, Agassiz, Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Owen, Naef, Zangerl andNelson, among others. In addition, current attitudes and practices incomparative biology are interrogated, particularly in relation toevolutionary studies leading to a re-statement of the principal aimsof the...