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Stephen Jay Gould and the Politics of Evolution

by David F. Prindle

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Book News Annotation:

Prindle (government, U. of Texas at Austin) investigates the link between the politics of Harvard paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould and his scientific work and discovers themes that suggest the evolution of man is due to chance rather than a pathway to natural adaptation. Written for scholars of scientific and philosophical disciplines, this volume explores Gould's thoughts on punctuated equilibrium, human equality and intelligence testing, "spandrels" and "exaptation" and the debate between science and fundamentalist Christianity. The author also questions whether Gould slyly offered a new theory of evolution that was slowly revealed throughout the bulk of his work. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

While many people have written about Gould's science, pro and con, and a few have written about his politics, this is the first book to explore his science and politics as a consistent whole.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781591027188
Author:
Prindle, David F.
Publisher:
Prometheus Books
Subject:
Life Sciences - Evolution
Subject:
Scientists - General
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Science -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Science -- Political aspects.
Publication Date:
May 2009
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Pages:
249
Dimensions:
9.18x6.30x.87 in. 1.08 lbs.
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