Originally published anonymously in 1844, "Vestiges" proved to be as controversial as its author expected. Integrating research in the burgeoning sciences of anthropology, geology, astronomy, biology, economics, and chemistry, it was the first attempt to connect the natural sciences to a history of creation. The author, whose identity was not revealed until 1884, was Robert Chambers, a leading Scottish writer and publisher. "Vestiges" reached a huge popular audience and was widely read by the social and intellectual elite. It sparked debate about natural law, setting the stage for the...
Originally published anonymously in 1844, "Vestiges" proved to be as controversial as its author expected. Integrating research in the burgeoning scie...
Questioning the dominant approaches taken by many professionals concerned with rural development the theme of this book is that -we- - the professionals - are much of the problem. New frontiers could be opened by reversing many ideas and practices.
Questioning the dominant approaches taken by many professionals concerned with rural development the theme of this book is that -we- - the professiona...
