How Evolution Works

Ernst Mayr's 'How Evolution Works' elucidates the fundamental mechanisms driving evolutionary change.

Mayr synthesizes genetics, paleontology, and biogeography to explain natural selection, adaptation, and speciation.

The book emphasizes the importance of genetic variation within populations as the raw material for evolutionary processes.

He explores the roles of mutation, gene flow, and genetic drift in shaping the genetic architecture of species.

'How Evolution Works' also delves into the intricacies of adaptation, highlighting how organisms evolve to thrive in their environments and elucidating the complex interplay between genes and environment.