The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change
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The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change is a book by
the Origin of Species. It is just a thoughtful, readable, and very stimulating book."[3]
Reviews
In his review of The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change, Donald J. Nash described it as "...a fine addition to the series of volumes on
polymorphisms."[4] In his review of the book, James F. Crow described it as "a fine book", praising Lewontin for his "gift for seeing problems clearly, for marshalling the relevant evidence, and for presenting all this in an interesting way." Crow concluded that "[i]n the areas in which there has been the greatest controversy, Lewontin has presented the scientific issues fairly and objectively." However, Crow also criticized Lewontin for inserting "irrelevant social and political statements" into several parts of the book.[3] In his review of the book for Science, Bryan Clarke described it as "...a remarkable book", adding that "[i]t will, no doubt, be necessary fare for future generations of undergraduates, and it will certainly benefit their intellectual nutrition.[5]
Influence
The Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change has been retrospectively described as a "landmark book".[6] In 1999, philosopher Michael Ruse wrote that Lewontin, by publishing the book, had "thereby establish[ed] himself (if there had been hitherto doubt) as the dominant figure in the genetics of evolution".[7]
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