Origins of Biodiversity : An Introduction to Macroevolution and Macroecology

This book is a unique introduction to the fields of macroevolution and macroecology, taking an enquiry-led approach to exploring the evolution and distribution of biodiversity across time, space and lineages. The only introduction to macroevolution and macroecology to adopt an innovative enquiry-led, case study-based framework to encourage active learning and critical thinking, this book: Extends the study of evolutionary biology and ecology beyond the topics covered in typical undergraduate texts; Explores the nature of scientific investigation by emphasising hypothesis testing and highlighting the range of analytical tools available to contemporary researchers; Encourages active student-driven learning by using open questions and current debates to promote critical thinking, identify interesting and important problems, and demonstrate how to frame testable research hypotheses; Combines these three skills -- an understanding of macroevolutionary and macroecological principles and patterns, a grasp of hypothesis testing, and the ability to identify important questions -- to allow students to look at the world with new eyes, and develop an understanding of why the biological world is as it is.

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