Understanding Charles Darwin

ISBN-13: 9781009338592 / Angielski

Erik L. Peterson

Opis

What did Darwin's work change about the world? A myth-busting account of five major misconceptions surrounding Darwin's work.

Recenzje

'What do we really know about Charles Darwin, the man? In this engaging account, Peterson uncovers the true story behind one of history's most iconic and mythologized scientists. Understanding Charles Darwin dismantles several misunderstandings lodged into our collective consciousness, resulting from what Peterson terms 'the Darwin industry.'' Iris Clever, University of Chicago

Spis treści

Introduction: The legends of charles darwin; 1. The evolutionary darwins, 1794–1835; 2. The truth about atolls; 3. London calling, 1836–1842; 4. Darwin-wallaceism; 5. '[T]his view of life, with its several powers'; 6. Saint Charles's place; 7. The struggle is real; Conclusion: The legend machine.