Origins of Biodiversity
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2019
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Bromham, Lindell
Cardillo, Marcel
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Oxford University Press
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This book is a unique introduction to the fields of macroevolution and macroecology, taking an enquiry-led approach to exploring the evolution and distribution of biodiversity across time, space and lineages.
The only introduction to macroevolution and macroecology to adopt an innovative enquiry-led, case study-based framework to encourage active learning and critical thinking, this book:
Extends the study of evolutionary biology and ecology beyond the topics covered in typical undergraduate texts
Explores the nature of scientific investigation by emphasising hypothesis testing and highlighting the range of analytical tools available to contemporary researchers
Encourages active student-driven learning by using open questions and current debates to promote critical thinking, identify interesting and important problems, and demonstrate how to frame testable research hypotheses
Combines these three skills—an understanding of macroevolutionary and macroecological principles and patterns, a grasp of hypothesis testing, and the ability to identify important questions—to allow students to look at the world with new eyes, and develop an understanding of why the biological world is as it is.
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