Bibliograph

Evolution, the remarkable history of a scientific theory, Edward J. Larson

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Evolution, the remarkable history of a scientific theory, Edward J. Larson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-321) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Evolution

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

53483597

Responsibility statement

Edward J. Larson

Series statement

A Modern Library chronicles book, 17

Sub title

the remarkable history of a scientific theory

Summary

Larson traces the history of the contentious concept of evolution from Darwin's predecessors, like Cuvier and Lyell, to his early advocates, like Asa Gray and Thomas Huxley, and "postm odern" advocates such as Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins

Table Of Contents

Bursting the limits of time -- A growing sense of progress -- On the origins of Darwinism -- Enthroning naturalism -- Ascent of evolutionism -- Missing links -- Genetics enters the picture -- Applied human evolution -- America's anti-evolution crusade -- The modern synthesis -- Modern culture wars -- Postmodern developments

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