Dobzhansky's genetics and the origin of species: is it still relevant?

Lewontin examines Dobzhansky's "Genetics and the Origin of Species," written 60 years ago, and concludes that Dobzhansky's construction of the problem of speciation as solely the problem of reproductive isolation was a piece of scientific synedoche.

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Published in:Genetics (Austin) 1997-10, Vol.147 (2), p.351-355
Main Author: Lewontin, R C
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Biological Evolution
Dobzhansky
Dobzhansky, Theodosius (1900-75)
Editorials
Evolution
Genetics
Genetics - history
History, 19th Century
Literature, Modern - history
Species Specificity
T Dobzhansky
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Literature, Modern - history
Species Specificity
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