Niche Construction in Evolution, Ecosystems and Developmental Biology

  • John Odling-Smee
Part of the Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science book series (BSPS, volume 266)

In a volume devoted to re-examining our capacity to explain recent developments in the life sciences, the concept of niche construction should be able to make a useful contribution. If it cannot, there is likely to be something wrong with the concept; but I think it can.

Keywords

Natural Selection Evolutionary Theory Niche Construction Genetic Inheritance Ecosystem Component 
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© Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009

Authors and Affiliations

  • John Odling-Smee
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  1. 1.Institute of Biological AnthropologyUniversity of OxfordUK
  2. 2.Director of Studies & Lecturer in Human Sciences – Mansfield CollegeUK

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