Origins of Biodiversity: An Introduction to Macroevolution and Macroecology

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Lindell Bromham (Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Macroevolution and Macroecology Group, School of Biology, Australian National University) Marcel Cardillo (Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Macroevolution and Macroecology Group, School of Biology, Australian National University)

Origins of Biodiversity

An Introduction to Macroevolution and Macroecology

Lindell Bromham (Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Macroevolution and Macroecology Group, School of Biology, Australian National University), Marcel Cardillo (Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Macroevolution and Macroecology Group, School of Biology, Australian National University)

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Oxford University Press
02 May 2019

Mathematics & Sciences; Evolution; Animal ecology; Biogeography; Biodiversity

Origins of Biodiversity is a unique introduction to the fields of macroevolution and macroecology, which explores the evolution and distribution of biodiversity across time, space and lineages. Using an enquiry-led framework to encourage active learning and critical thinking, each chapter is based around a case-study to explore concepts and research methods from contemporary macroevolution and macroecology.

The book focuses on the process of science as much as the biology itself, to help students acquire the research skills and intellectual tools they need to understand and investigate the biological world around them. In particular, the emphasis on hypothesis testing encourages students to develop and test their own ideas.

This text builds upon the foundations offered in most general introductory evolutionary biology courses to introduce an exciting range of ideas and research tools for investigating patterns of biodiversity.

By: Lindell Bromham (Professor in Evolutionary Biology Professor in Evolutionary Biology Macroevolution and Macroecology Group School of Biology Australian National University), Marcel Cardillo (Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Australian Research Council QEII Fellow, Macroevolution and Macroecology Group, School of Biology, Australian National University)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 190mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 874g
ISBN: 9780199608713
ISBN 10: 0199608717
Pages: 456
Publication Date: 02 May 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lindell Bromham's main research focus has been in the application of DNA sequence analysis to investigating evolutionary patterns and processes, applied to a range of questions in evolution, ecology, conservation, genetics, bioinformatics, development, virology, and linguistics. Lindell has taught evolutionary biology at five universities in three countries and has written several undergraduate textbooks; the latest, An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics, was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Biology Undergraduate Textbook Prize of 2016.Marcel Cardillo's research focuses on understanding and explaining broad-scale patterns of biodiversity such as latitudinal gradients and biodiversity hotspots, explaining patterns of extinction risk and predicting future loss of biodiversity. Marcel has lectured on topics in macroecology, macroevolution, biogeography, and conservation biology at universities in Australia and the UK.

Reviews for Origins of Biodiversity: An Introduction to Macroevolution and Macroecology

""An exceptionally well-written textbook on large-scale evolution and ecology, which engages students by using a problem-based approach to recent controversies and debates."" - Dr Peter Bennett, University of Kent""The treatment of the topics is authoritative and up-to-date, and it is certainly written with modern undergraduates in mind."" - Prof Arne Mooers, Simon Fraser University""This book is well-placed to invigorate the fields of macroevolution and macroecology by filling a gap that will open up the subject to the next generation of budding young scientists."" - Dr Kevin Arbuckle, Swansea University""This book succeeds in being a different sort of textbook: one which helps the students to understand science better by helping them understand the process of knowledge creation."" - Dr Richard Field, University of Nottingham