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This article discusses the fifth edition of the textbook "Evolution" by Doug Futuyma and Mark Kirkpatrick, focusing on the changes in the conceptual framing of evolutionary biology. The book has expanded with more chapters, illustrations, and boxed materials compared to its 1986 version. It covers various topics such as genetic mechanics, species, speciation, evolution of genes and genomes, and evolutionary ecology. However, the article suggests that future editions should include alternative ideas and evidence, particularly in the treatment of macroevolutionary change. The article praises the clear and easy-to-follow chapter on human evolution, but criticizes the textbook for not mentioning the speculation on the origin of humans from African apes before Darwin and the ongoing debate over the extended evolutionary synthesis. The article suggests that textbooks should clarify concepts related to fitness, distinguish between causes and consequences of selection, and emphasize the role of phenotypes and transmission fidelities in evolution. [Extracted from the article] |
