Displaying 1 of 1 2004 Format: Book Author: Larson, Edward J. (Edward John) Title: Evolution : the remarkable history of a scientific theory / Edward J. Larson. Publisher, Date: New York : Modern Library, 2004. Description: xiv, 337 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Summary: Larson traces the history of the contentious concept of evolution from Darwin's predecessors, like Cuvier and Lyell, to his early advocates, like Asa Gray and Thomas Huxley, and "postmodern" advocates such as Stephen Jay Gould and Richard Dawkins. Series: A Modern Library chronicles book ; 17 Modern Library chronicles ; 17. Subjects: Evolution (Biology) -- Philosophy -- History. Evolution (Biology) Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-321) and index. Contents: Bursting the limits of time -- A growing sense of progress -- On the origins of Darwinism -- Enthroning naturalism -- Ascent of evolutionism -- Missing links -- Genetics enters the picture -- Applied human evolution -- America's anti-evolution crusade -- The modern synthesis -- Modern culture wars -- Postmodern developments. Web Site: Sample text Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 2003064888 ISBN: 0679642889 9780679642886 0812968492 9780812968491 Other Number: 53483597 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 138734 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 576.8 Larson Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
