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This title in other formats:Darwin and the Barnacle: The Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthroughby Rebecca Stott
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Includes bibliographical references (p. 262-272) and index.
Book News Annotation:This well-told story tells how Darwin's exhaustive study of a
barnacle collected in South America was closely tied to the
development of his pivotal theory of natural selection. Stott
(history and philosophy of science, Cambridge U., UK) closely follows
the progress of Darwin's research, professional career, and
intellectual endeavors, frequently citing excerpts from his
correspondence, journals, and publications to support her fascinating
story.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:Perfect reading for your next beach holiday; you'll never look at a barnacle, or at Darwin, the same way again. (James A. Secord, author of Victorian Sensation) Review:A spellbinding story, intricate and beautifully told. (James Moore, co-author of Darwin) Synopsis:A scientific detective story that illuminates the remarkable saga of Darwin's greatest achievement. Pairing Charles Darwin and a rare species of barnacle as her unlikely protagonists, Rebecca Stott has written an absorbing work of history, a book that guides readers through the treacherous shoals of nineteenth-century biology. Beginning her narrative in the 1820s even before Darwin's Beagle voyage, Stott examines the mystery of why Darwin waited over two decades between formulating his pivotal theory of natural selection and publishing it. Lavishly illustrated, filled with riddles and concepts that challenge our notion of Victorian science, Darwin and the Barnade is a thrilling account of how genius proceeds through indirection--and how one small item of curiosity contributed to one of science's greatest achievements. Synopsis:Pairing Charles Darwin and a rare species of barnacle as her unlikely protagonists, Stott has written an absorbing work of history, a book that guides readers through the treacherous shoals of 19th-century biology. 32 illustrations.
About the AuthorRebecca Stott is an affiliated scholar in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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