The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
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The Structure of Evolutionary Theory is a comprehensive 2002 book by paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould that synthesizes and expands modern evolutionary theory, emphasizing concepts such as punctuated equilibrium and hierarchical selection.
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| The Structure of Evolutionary Theory canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Structure of Evolutionary Theory Context triple: [Stephen Jay Gould, notableWork, The Structure of Evolutionary Theory]
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A.
The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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Genetics of the Evolutionary Process
Genetics of the Evolutionary Process is a seminal work in evolutionary biology that synthesizes genetic principles with natural selection to explain how evolutionary change occurs within and between populations.
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C.
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis is Julian Huxley’s influential 1942 book that helped popularize and articulate the unified, gene-centered framework of modern evolutionary theory.
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D.
The Causes of Evolution
The Causes of Evolution is a foundational 1932 book by geneticist J. B. S. Haldane that helped establish the modern synthesis by mathematically integrating Mendelian genetics with Darwinian natural selection.
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E.
What Evolution Is
What Evolution Is is a comprehensive book by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr that explains the mechanisms, evidence, and implications of biological evolution for a general audience.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Structure of Evolutionary Theory Target entity description: The Structure of Evolutionary Theory is a comprehensive 2002 book by paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould that synthesizes and expands modern evolutionary theory, emphasizing concepts such as punctuated equilibrium and hierarchical selection.
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A.
The Meaning of Evolution
The Meaning of Evolution is a landmark 1949 book by paleontologist George Gaylord Simpson that helped synthesize evolutionary theory with the fossil record and popularize modern evolutionary biology.
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B.
Genetics of the Evolutionary Process
Genetics of the Evolutionary Process is a seminal work in evolutionary biology that synthesizes genetic principles with natural selection to explain how evolutionary change occurs within and between populations.
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C.
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis
Evolution: The Modern Synthesis is Julian Huxley’s influential 1942 book that helped popularize and articulate the unified, gene-centered framework of modern evolutionary theory.
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D.
The Causes of Evolution
The Causes of Evolution is a foundational 1932 book by geneticist J. B. S. Haldane that helped establish the modern synthesis by mathematically integrating Mendelian genetics with Darwinian natural selection.
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E.
What Evolution Is
What Evolution Is is a comprehensive book by evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr that explains the mechanisms, evidence, and implications of biological evolution for a general audience.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ scientific monograph ⓘ |
| author | Stephen Jay Gould NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorProfession |
essayist
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evolutionary biologist ⓘ paleontologist ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| critiques |
pan-adaptationism
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strict gene-centered views of evolution ⓘ |
| emphasizesConcept |
developmental constraints
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historical contingency ⓘ pluralism in evolutionary mechanisms ⓘ |
| field |
evolutionary biology
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history of science ⓘ paleontology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
expansion of the modern evolutionary synthesis
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levels of selection ⓘ reformulation of Darwinian theory ⓘ species selection ⓘ tempo and mode of evolution ⓘ |
| genre | academic literature ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
advanced students of evolutionary biology
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scholars of history and philosophy of science ⓘ scientists ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
constraints in evolution
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contingency in evolution ⓘ evolutionary theory ⓘ hierarchical selection ⓘ macroevolution ⓘ modern synthesis ⓘ natural selection ⓘ punctuated equilibrium ⓘ |
| proposes |
a revised structure of evolutionary theory with multiple levels
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an expanded hierarchical theory of selection ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 2002 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Belknap Press
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Harvard University Press NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTheory |
Darwinian evolution
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modern evolutionary synthesis ⓘ neo-Darwinism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Ontogeny and Phylogeny
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions NERFINISHED ⓘ Wonderful Life NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports | a hierarchical view of selection from genes to species and clades ⓘ |
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