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- Book Title
- Melanism: Evolution in Action
- Publication Date
- 1998-04-09
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN
- 9780198549826
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Melanism : Evolution in Action
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Subject
- Life Sciences / Microbiology, Life Sciences / Evolution
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Uk-Trade Paper
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Item Weight
- 22.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198549822
ISBN-13
9780198549826
eBay Product ID (ePID)
368846
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Melanism : Evolution in Action
Publication Year
1998
Subject
Life Sciences / Microbiology, Life Sciences / Evolution
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
97-028434
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
''...Michael Majerus dissects the story in his book on melanism and shows that it is more complex and fascinating than most biologists will have realised...The book is,...very readable-something which cannot be said of many books containing so much interesting scientific material.''Jack Windig, Heredity, 81, 468-472., '...This work will be of considerable interest not only to geneticists and evolutionary biologists, but also to entomologists, ecologists and natural historians who wish to extend their understanding of Darwin's evolutionary theory, more particularly of natural selection.' MRDS, 1999, ''...Occupying a quarter of the book, the Biston analysis is necessary reading for all evolutionists, as are the introductory chapters on the nature of melanis, its distribution among animals, and its proposed causes.''Jerry A.Coyne, Nature, Vol. 396, November 1998., ''...Occupying a quarter of the book, the Biston analysis is necessaryreading for all evolutionists, as are the introductory chapters on the nature ofmelanis, its distribution among animals, and its proposed causes.''Jerry A.Coyne, Nature, Vol. 396, November 1998., '...This work will be of considerable interest not only to geneticists andevolutionary biologists, but also to entomologists, ecologists and naturalhistorians who wish to extend their understanding of Darwin's evolutionarytheory, more particularly of natural selection.' MRDS, 1999, "A general discussion of melanism, whose centerpiece is a reanalysis of the evolution of industrial melanism in Biston betularia. Majerus shows us that the textbook version is wrong in many respects..." --Evolution "From time to time, evolutionists re-examine a classic experimental study and find, to their horror, that it is flawed or downright wrong. . . . Until now . . . the prize horse in our stable of examples has been the evolution of industrial melanism in the peppered moth, Biston betularia, presented by most teachers and textbooks as the paradigm of natural selection and evolution occurring within a human lifetime. The reexamination of this tale is the centrepiece of Michael Majerus's book . . . the Biston analysis is necessary reading for all evolutionists, as are the introductory chapters on the nature of melanism, its distribution among animals, and its proposed causes."--Nature "The classical example of natural selection at work concerns melanism (the occurrence of dark forms). Probably all biologists have heard about 'the peppered moth story', first published by Kettlewell in Heredity. . . . Michael Majerus dissects the story in his book on melanism and shows that it is more complex and fascinating than most biologists will have realized. . . . The book is . . . very readableDSsomething which cannot be said of many books containing so much interesting scientific material."--Heredity "Placing melanism into its historical and scientific context, the author considers the diversity of melanism in the animal and plant worlds, and its physical and genetic properties. Examining melanism in moths and ladybeetles in detail, he explores the diversity of evolutionary reasons for melanism and the complexities underlying this phenomenon."--Entomological News "[T]he classic example of natural selection in action: namely, the evolution of industrial melanism in the peppered moth (Biston betularia). . . . The familiarity of this example to students . . . is proof enough of its importance. However, perhaps even more significantly, the example has been used by philosophers as a tool to think about evolutionary issues . . . and by popularizers of science to explain to nonscientists what modern evolution is all about . . . Chapters 5 and 6, which recount and then critically dissect the classic example of industrial melanism, are the most novel of the book. Majerus acknowledges the difficulties with the classic example and details the major elements in the story, some of which are seriously flawed. . . . Majerus's book . . . is a 'must' for every library. Furthermore, certain chapters should be read by every person who teaches and every philosopher who analyzes evolutionary biology and the nature of science."--BioScience "Melanin is a ubiquitous pigment in living organisms and one of its forms is black in color. True melanism is considered to be black individuals in a species where other colors are the norm. . . . Majerus examines many examples of darkening to develop his ideas about melanism and evolution. He builds on the famous work of Kettlewell who showed that the degree of melanism in peppered moth populations in England changed as pollution changed the color of tree trunks where the moths rested. The text reveals natural selection in action using examples primarily from moths and ladybird beetles. Melanism is well illustrated with a section of color plates plus numerous black and white photos, graphs, tables and maps. The book includes a glossary for the uninitiated and an extensive reference section for the researcher. Majerus succeeds in his goal of writing a scientifically valuable book that is accessible to a curious lay-person."--Wildlife Activist "Majerus provides an excellent introduction to the nature, distribution, and cause of melanism (the increase of dark pigments in organisms). His reexamination of 'industrial melanism' in the peppered moth, Biston betularia, show, ''...The book is written for biologists, both professionals and amateurswith a special interest in entomology, and the presentation is very clear andstraightforward...The book is attractively presented with plenty of usefulillustrations...An up-to-date review of melanic polymorphism is provided, set ina context which is sufficiently jargon-free to appeal to the amateurentomologists...This should be the major work in the field for many years tocome,''laurence Cook, Manchester Museum, Univ of Manchester, "A general discussion of melanism, whose centerpiece is a reanalysis of the evolution of industrial melanism in Biston betularia . Majerus shows us that the textbook version is wrong in many respects..." -- Evolution "From time to time, evolutionists re-examine a classic experimental study and find, to their horror, that it is flawed or downright wrong. . . . Until now . . . the prize horse in our stable of examples has been the evolution of industrial melanism in the peppered moth, Biston betularia , presented by most teachers and textbooks as the paradigm of natural selection and evolution occurring within a human lifetime. The reexamination of this tale is the centrepiece of Michael Majerus's book . . . the Biston analysis is necessary reading for all evolutionists, as are the introductory chapters on the nature of melanism, its distribution among animals, and its proposed causes."-- Nature "The classical example of natural selection at work concerns melanism (the occurrence of dark forms). Probably all biologists have heard about 'the peppered moth story', first published by Kettlewell in Heredity . . . . Michael Majerus dissects the story in his book on melanism and shows that it is more complex and fascinating than most biologists will have realized. . . . The book is . . . very readableD Ssomething which cannot be said of many books containing so much interesting scientific material."-- Heredity "Placing melanism into its historical and scientific context, the author considers the diversity of melanism in the animal and plant worlds, and its physical and genetic properties. Examining melanism in moths and ladybeetles in detail, he explores the diversity of evolutionary reasons for melanism and the complexities underlying this phenomenon."-- Entomological News "[T]he classic example of natural selection in action: namely, the evolution of industrial melanism in the peppered moth ( Biston betularia ). . . . The familiarity of this example to students . . . is proof enough of its importance. However, perhaps even more significantly, the example has been used by philosophers as a tool to think about evolutionary issues . . . and by popularizers of science to explain to nonscientists what modern evolution is all about . . . Chapters 5 and 6, which recount and then critically dissect the classic example of industrial melanism, are the most novel of the book. Majerus acknowledges the difficulties with the classic example and details the major elements in the story, some of which are seriously flawed. . . . Majerus's book . . . is a 'must' for every library. Furthermore, certain chapters should be read by every person who teaches and every philosopher who analyzes evolutionary biology and the nature of science."-- BioScience "Melanin is a ubiquitous pigment in living organisms and one of its forms is black in color. True melanism is considered to be black individuals in a species where other colors are the norm. . . . Majerus examines many examples of darkening to develop his ideas about melanism and evolution. He builds on the famous work of Kettlewell who showed that the degree of melanism in peppered moth populations in England changed as pollution changed the color of tree trunks where the moths rested. The text reveals natural selection in action using examples primarily from moths and ladybird beetles. Melanism is well illustrated with a section of color plates plus numerous black and white photos, graphs, tables and maps. The book includes a glossary for the uninitiated and an extensive reference section for the researcher. Majerus succeeds in his goal of writing a scientifically valuable book that is accessible to a curious lay-person."-- Wildlife Activist "Majerus provides an excellent introduction to the nature, distribution, and cause of melanism (the increase of dark pigments in organisms). His reexaminati, ''...The book is written for biologists, both professionals and amateurs with a special interest in entomology, and the presentation is very clear and straightforward...The book is attractively presented with plenty of useful illustrations...An up-to-date review of melanic polymorphism isprovided, set in a context which is sufficiently jargon-free to appeal to the amateur entomologists...This should be the major work in the field for many years to come,''laurence Cook, Manchester Museum, Univ of Manchester, ''...Michael Majerus dissects the story in his book on melanism and showsthat it is more complex and fascinating than most biologists will haverealised...The book is,...very readable-something which cannot be said of manybooks containing so much interesting scientific material.''Jack Windig, Heredity, 81, 468-472., ''...Michael Majerus dissects the story in his book on melanism and shows that it is more complex and fascinating than most biologists will have realised...The book is,...very readable-something which cannot be said of many books containing so much interesting scientific material.''Jack Windig, Heredity, 81, 468-472.''...Occupying a quarter of the book, the Biston analysis is necessary reading for all evolutionists, as are the introductory chapters on the nature of melanis, its distribution among animals, and its proposed causes.''Jerry A.Coyne, Nature, Vol. 396, November 1998.''...The book is written for biologists, both professionals and amateurs with a special interest in entomology, and the presentation is very clear and straightforward...The book is attractively presented with plenty of useful illustrations...An up-to-date review of melanic polymorphism is provided, set in a context which is sufficiently jargon-free to appeal to the amateur entomologists...This should be the major work in the field for many years tocome,''laurence Cook, Manchester Museum, Univ of Manchester'...This work will be of considerable interest not only to geneticists and evolutionary biologists, but also to entomologists, ecologists and natural historians who wish to extend their understanding of Darwin's evolutionary theory, more particularly of natural selection.' MRDS, 1999
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
576.5/4
Table Of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgements1. What is melanism?2. The diversity of melanics3. The principles of genetics4. Evolutionary processes5. The peppered moth story6. The peppered moth story dissected7. Melanism in the Lepidoptera8. Melanism in conspicuous Lepidoptera9. Melanism in ladybirds10. The future of research into melanismGlossaryReferencesIndex
Synopsis
Melanism: Evolution in Action describes investigations into a ubiquitous biological phenomenon, the existence of dark, or melanic, forms of many species of mammals, insects, and some plants. Melanism is a particularly exciting phenomenon in terms of our understanding of evolution. Unlike many other polymorphisms, the rise of a melanic population within a species is a visible alteration. Not only this, but melanism may sometimes occur dramatically quickly compared to other evolutionary change. Examples of melanism include one of the most famous illustrations of Darwinian natural selection, the peppered moth. This book, the first written on melanism since 1973, gives a lucid and up-to-date appraisal of the subject. The book is divided into ten chapters. The first four chapters place melanism into its historical and scientific context, with illustrations of its occurrence, and physical and genetic properties. Chapters 5-9 look in more detail at melanism in moths and ladybirds, explaining the diversity of evolutionary reasons for melanism, and the complexities underlying this apparently simple phenomenon. The final chapter shows how the study of melanism has contibuted to our understanding of biological evolution as a whole. Written in an engaging and readable style, by an author whose enthusiasm and depth of knowledge is apparent throughout, this book will be welcomed by all students and researchers in the fields of evolution, ecology, entomology, and genetics. It will also be of relevance to professional and amateur entomologists and lepidopterists alike., Melanism: Evolution in Action describes a ubiquitous biological phenomenon, the existence of dark forms of many species of mammals, insects, and some plants. Melanism is a particularly important phenomenon for understanding evolution. Unlike many polymorphisms, the rise of a melanic population within a species can be identified easily and often occurs quickly. Examples of melanism include one of the most famous illustrations of natural selection, the peppered moth. This beautifully illustrated book, the first on melanism since 1973, gives a lucid and up-to-date appraisal of the subject. The first four chapters place melanism in historical and scientific context, giving numerous examples and an overview of physical and genetic properties. The next five chapters focus on melanism in moths and ladybugs; they examine the diverse evolutionary reasons for melanism and uncover some of the complexities behind this apparently simple phenomenon. The final chapter looks at the important role melanism plays in evolutionary biology. Written in an engaging and readable style, this book will have broad appeal to students and researchers in evolution, ecology, entomology, and genetics., Melanism: Evolution in Action describes investigations into a ubiquitous biological phenomenon: the existence of dark, or melanic, forms of many species of animals and plants. Examples of this phenomenon include one of the most famous illustrations of Darwinian natural selection, the peppered moth. This book, the first written on this topic since 1973, gives a lucid and up-to-date account of the subject and its core relevance to our understanding of biological evolution. It will be welcomed by students and researchers in the fields of biology, evolution and entomology, as well as by professional and amateur entomologists and Lepidoptera enthusiasts.
LC Classification Number
QL767.M25 1998
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