> I wouldn't suggest this for a beginner, but the best and most up-to-date general > actual textbook, meant for university courses, is probably the relatively new, > but very long book that Stephen Jay Gould published just before he died, "The > Structure of Evolutionary Theory."
John, you should know that many proponents and researchers of evolution disagree with Gould. They consider him a populizer of a small group's point of view. They don't consider him to be mainstream, particularly on his theory of punctuated equilibrium. But I hope that you are serious about the challenge of studying the issue of evolution if you honestly expect to come to some kind of real understanding. There is so much material to wade through with so many questions about each "fact" that it could easily take a lifetime. On the other hand, the international space station continues to grow and the Internet is so very useful. Some things may be interesting whereas other things are useful and actually work. (Just taking another fun little poke at Marc; it wasn't aimed at you, John). ========= Mark Gregson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========= -- _______________________________________________ Get your free email from http://mymail.operamail.com Powered by Outblaze ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
