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Evolution: The History of an Idea, 25th Anniversary Edition, With a New Preface
Peter J. Bowler
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Description for Evolution: The History of an Idea, 25th Anniversary Edition, With a New Preface
Paperback. Describes the development and impact of some of the most controversial of scientific theories. This book examines scholarship and trends within the study of evolution. Num Pages: 496 pages, 8 b/w photographs, 28 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 672.
Since its original publication in 1989, "Evolution: The History of an Idea" has been recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative source on the development and impact of this most controversial of scientific theories. This twentieth anniversary edition is updated with a new preface examining recent scholarship and trends within the study of evolution.
Since its original publication in 1989, "Evolution: The History of an Idea" has been recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative source on the development and impact of this most controversial of scientific theories. This twentieth anniversary edition is updated with a new preface examining recent scholarship and trends within the study of evolution.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
496
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520261280
SKU
V9780520261280
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About Peter J. Bowler
Peter J. Bowler is Reader in the History of Science at Queen's University, Belfast, and is well known on both sides of the Atlantic for his books on the history of evolutionism.
Reviews for Evolution: The History of an Idea, 25th Anniversary Edition, With a New Preface
"An up-to-date yet accessible introduction for the non-expert on the intellectual history of evolution and evolutionism."
American Journal of Psychology
"Clarity of purpose and powers of organization shine forth from every page."
Times Literary Supplement
"A rih and energetic survey of the history of evolutionary thought."
Journal of the History of Medicine
"This new ... Read more
American Journal of Psychology
"Clarity of purpose and powers of organization shine forth from every page."
Times Literary Supplement
"A rih and energetic survey of the history of evolutionary thought."
Journal of the History of Medicine
"This new ... Read more