Mark Gregson wrote:
> > > 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. Actually, contrary to popular misconception he didn't originate the idea, he merely popularized it. It's now considered fairly mainstream, and part of the "New Synthesis". > > > 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. > This is part of the problem. > > 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). > That's alright. Engineers have their place. Under the sink, with a wrench.... > > ========= Mark Gregson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ========= -- Marc A. Schindler Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada -- Gateway to the Boreal Parkland �Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on� � Winston Churchill Note: This communication represents the informal personal views of the author solely; its contents do not necessarily reflect those of the author�s employer, nor those of any organization with which the author may be associated. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// 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 ==^^===============================================================
