The Advent of PhyloCode 1st Edition

Capture the cutting edge of taxonomic thought with The Advent of PhyloCode, 1st Edition by Michel Laurin. This authoritative volume introduces and examines phylogenetic nomenclature—commonly known as the PhyloCode—with clarity and scholarly rigor, making complex ideas accessible to a wide readership.

Packed with clear explanations and thoughtful analysis, the book traces the origins, principles, and practical consequences of adopting a phylogenetic approach to naming life. Readers will find lucid discussions of key concepts in phylogenetic nomenclature, comparative examples that contrast traditional codes with PhyloCode proposals, and careful consideration of implications for systematic biology, cladistics, and evolutionary research.

Ideal for researchers, graduate students, museum curators, and university libraries across North America, Europe, Asia and beyond, this edition serves as both a primer and a reference. It helps taxonomists navigate debates about stability, diagnosability, and the future of classification, while offering instructors a reliable text for advanced courses in taxonomy and evolutionary biology.

Practical, persuasive, and timely, Michel Laurin’s writing balances scholarly depth with approachable prose. Whether you’re revising lab protocols, preparing a curriculum, or updating a research library, this book provides the conceptual tools needed to evaluate and apply phylogenetic nomenclature in local and global contexts.

Add The Advent of PhyloCode to your professional collection to stay informed on one of the most consequential shifts in biological nomenclature—an essential resource for anyone shaping the future of taxonomy and systematics.

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