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In this groundbreaking book, Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan present an answer to one of the enduring mysteries of evolution the source of inherited variation that gives rise to new species. Random genetic mutation, long believed to be the main source of variation, is only a marginal factor. As the authors demonstrate in this book, the more important source of speciation, by far, is the acquisition of new genomes by symbiotic merger. The result of thirty years of delving into a vast, mostly arcane literature, this is the first book to go beyond and reveal the severe limitations of the 'Modern Synthesis' that has dominated evolutionary biology for almost three generations. Lynn Margulis, whom E. O. Wilson called 'one of the most successful synthetic thinkers in modern biology,' and her coauthor Dorion Sagan have written a comprehensive and scientifically supported presentation of a theory that directly challenges the assumptions we hold about the variety of the living world.
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- Q: What is the main thesis of 'Acquiring Genomes'? A: The main thesis of 'Acquiring Genomes' is that the source of inherited variation, which leads to the emergence of new species, is primarily due to the acquisition of new genomes through symbiotic merger rather than random genetic mutation.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: 'Acquiring Genomes' is authored by Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan.
- Q: When was 'Acquiring Genomes' published? A: 'Acquiring Genomes' was published on June 11, 2003.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre of 'Acquiring Genomes' falls under Psychoanalysis and evolutionary biology.
- Q: How many pages does 'Acquiring Genomes' have? A: 'Acquiring Genomes' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Acquiring Genomes' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to evolutionary biology? A: Yes, 'Acquiring Genomes' is written to be accessible and provides a comprehensive overview of the authors' theory, making it suitable for readers new to evolutionary biology.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Acquiring Genomes'? A: Key themes in 'Acquiring Genomes' include the critique of the Modern Synthesis in evolutionary biology and the importance of symbiotic relationships in the development of new species.
- Q: What is the item condition of this book? A: 'Acquiring Genomes' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Acquiring Genomes'? A: Yes, the book is a reprint edition.