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'I found the contribution more than worthwhile to read. Thus, I recommend the book to graduate students and systematists of all disciplines who certainly will profit from study ...'. Spixiana
'I found The Poverty of the Linnaean Hierarchy to be interesting and thought provoking, and I recommend Ereshefsky's book to anyone curious about the issues that taxonomists are currently debating.' Science
'Ereshefsky addresses a variety of controversial topics. Therefore, his book is recommendable for everyone interested in critical discussions of biological systematics.' Anthropologischer Anzeiger
Book Description
The question of whether biologists should continue to use the Linnaean hierarchy is a hotly debated issue. Invented before the introduction of evolutionary theory, Linnaeus' system of classifying organisms is based on outdated theoretical assumptions, and is thought to be unable to provide accurate biological classifications. Ereshefsky argues that biologists should abandon the Linnaean system and adopt an alternative that is more in line with evolutionary theory. He illustrates how the continued use of this system hampers our ability to classify the organic world, and then goes on to make specific recommendations for a post-Linnaean method of classification.
The Poverty of the Linnaean Hierarchy : A Philosophical Study of Biological Taxonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology)
The Poverty of the Linnaean Hierarchy: A Philosophical Study of Biological Taxonomy (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Biology),Marc Ereshefsky,Michael Ruse,Cambridge University Press,0521781701,Biology,Classification,General,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Philosophy,Philosophy & Social Aspects,Philosophy Of Biology,Science,Biology--Classification--Philosophy,Philosophy / General,Philosophy of science,Taxonomy & systematics
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