Extending the Evolutionary Synthesis: Darwin’s Legacy Redesigned

"Anyone with an interest in evolutionary biology should read this book….The chapters in this book provide an excellent overview of a large part of today’s theorizing in evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on ideas that are not (yet?) mainstream." Prof. Lennart Olsson | Acta Zoologica “This is a broad, balanced and useful review of new directions in Evolutionary Biology; a very even-handed summary and not the usual 'hard sell' of a single idea.” Prof. John A. Endler | FRS. "Axel Lange brought together an integrated body of knowledge built by experts from many disciplines. For the first time, Axel Lange prepares the new extended evolutionary theory in all its contents in an excellently understandable way for the reader. Of high contemporary documentary value are the author's interviews with internationally leading evolutionary biologists. In summary, this book fills a huge gap in today's scientific literature and is a top recommendation in every respect for any reader who wants to update his and her understanding of evolution." Dr. Daniel Segelcke | University of Münster "Axel Lange displays a refreshing openness to new ways of thinking about evolution. His book is a valuable introduction to how 21st century science is enlarging our ideas about this most fundamental of biological processes." Prof. James A. Shapiro | University of Chicago "Lange has provided a useful and informed summary of some of the new ideas and data that are starting to make biologists think again about how evolution works." Prof. Kevin Lala | University of St Andrews "This is the book to give your friends to understand contemporary evolutionary biology. They will never see their toes the same way again. Informative and entertaining, Extending the Evolutionary Synthesis provides an appreciation of the natural world and the origins of biodiversity that will enrich the lives of any reader." Scott F. Gilbert | Swarthmore College