Primate Origins And Evolution: A Phylogenetic Reconstruction
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Stain on block, does not extend internally. Binding in mylar sleeve.
At the intersection of paleontology, genetics, and evolutionary biology stands one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of its kind: a comprehensive phylogenetic reconstruction of primate origins that reshapes our understanding of where we — and our closest relatives — come from. R.D. Martin's Primate Origins and Evolution: A Phylogenetic Reconstruction presents a sweeping and meticulously researched account of primate evolutionary history, synthesising fossil evidence, comparative anatomy, and molecular data to construct a detailed family tree stretching back tens of millions of years. Martin introduces readers to the full breadth of the primate order, from the most ancient prosimians to modern apes and humans, charting the biological pathways and adaptive pressures that gave rise to such extraordinary diversity. With the authority of a leading primatologist and the precision of a dedicated scientist, Martin argues for a rigorous, evidence-based methodology in reconstructing evolutionary lineages — a stance that challenges several long-held assumptions in the field. The prose is dense and scholarly, yet always purposeful, making this an indispensable reference for researchers, academics, and serious students of evolutionary biology and physical anthropology. Enriched by animal illustrations from Anne-Elise Martin, the volume is as visually instructive as it is intellectually commanding. For anyone seeking to understand the deep biological roots of humanity, this landmark work poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how much of what we are was already written in the earliest primates?
Author: R.D. Martin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1990, Princeton University Press
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Stain on block, does not extend internally. Binding in mylar sleeve.
At the intersection of paleontology, genetics, and evolutionary biology stands one of the most ambitious scientific undertakings of its kind: a comprehensive phylogenetic reconstruction of primate origins that reshapes our understanding of where we — and our closest relatives — come from. R.D. Martin's Primate Origins and Evolution: A Phylogenetic Reconstruction presents a sweeping and meticulously researched account of primate evolutionary history, synthesising fossil evidence, comparative anatomy, and molecular data to construct a detailed family tree stretching back tens of millions of years. Martin introduces readers to the full breadth of the primate order, from the most ancient prosimians to modern apes and humans, charting the biological pathways and adaptive pressures that gave rise to such extraordinary diversity. With the authority of a leading primatologist and the precision of a dedicated scientist, Martin argues for a rigorous, evidence-based methodology in reconstructing evolutionary lineages — a stance that challenges several long-held assumptions in the field. The prose is dense and scholarly, yet always purposeful, making this an indispensable reference for researchers, academics, and serious students of evolutionary biology and physical anthropology. Enriched by animal illustrations from Anne-Elise Martin, the volume is as visually instructive as it is intellectually commanding. For anyone seeking to understand the deep biological roots of humanity, this landmark work poses a question that lingers long after the final page: how much of what we are was already written in the earliest primates?