Ever Since Darwin: Reflections in Natural HistoryMore than any other modern scientists, Stephen Jay Gould has opened up to millions the wonders of evolutionary biology. His genius as an essayist lies in his unmatched ability to use his knowledge of the world, including popular culture, to illuminate the realm of science. Ever Since Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould's first book, has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. Like all succeeding collections by this unique writer, it brings the art of the scientific essay to unparalleled heights. |
Contents
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Human Evolution | 47 |
Odd Organisms and Evolutionary Exemplars | 77 |
Patterns and Punctuations in the History of Life | 111 |
Theories of the Earth | 139 |
Size and Shape from Churches to Brains to Planets | 169 |
Science in SocietyA Historical View | 199 |
The Science and Politics of Human Nature | 229 |
Epilogue | 268 |
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Back Cover | 286 |
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