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Evolution

The History of an Idea, 25th Anniversary Edition, With a New Preface

Peter J Bowler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of California Press

Published:25th Sep '09

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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.

"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 edition makes an already excellent book even better." * Quarterly Review of Biology *
"Combines skilled historical research with superior writing . . . synthesizing the complex, often emotion-filled strands of evolutionary theory into a noteworthy, updated whole." * Science Teacher *

ISBN: 9780520261280

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 33mm

Weight: 680g

496 pages