Ever Since Darwin by Stephen Jay Gould
Reflections in Natural History
This book is a collection of essays that explore the theory of evolution and its implications in natural history. The author uses his expertise in paleontology and evolutionary biology to discuss various topics such as human evolution, the science of classifying organisms, and the role of cataclysmic events in the history of life. The essays also delve into the relationship between science and religion, the nature of scientific progress, and the misuse of biological theories in social ideologies. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes that evolution is not a linear process, but a complex interplay of chance, necessity, and history.
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- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 285
- Original Language
- English
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- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)