The Future of Phylogenetic Systematics - 9781107117648

The Future of Phylogenetic SystematicsThe Legacy of Willi Hennig\nAuthor(s): David Williams, Michael Schmitt, Quentin Wheeler\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781107117648, 978-1107117648\nSynopsis\nWilli Hennig (1913?76), founder of phylogenetic systematics, revolutionised our understanding of the relationships among species and their natural classification. An expert on Diptera and fossil insects, Hennig's ideas were applicable to all organisms. He wrote about the science of taxonomy or systematics, refining and promoting discussion of the precise meaning of the term 'relationship', the nature of systematic evidence, and how those matters impinge on a precise understanding of monophyly, paraphyly, and polyphyly. Hennig's contributions are relevant today and are a platform for the future. This book focuses on the intellectual aspects of Hennig's work and gives dimension to the future of the subje.