Name: Darwin: Portrait of a Genius
Price: 1053.00 TWD
Availability: InStock
Author: Paul Johnson
ISBN: 9780147509772

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Penguin Usa

Author

Paul Johnson

Year

2013

Language

English

Pages

176

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9780147509772

Edition No.

Synopsis "Darwin: Portrait of a Genius "

A “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) biography of one of the most influential and controversial scientists in Western historyAcclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate.With his publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin forever changed our concept of the world. While Johnson praises Darwin’s extraordinary skills as a natural scientist and his monumental achievements, he does not sidestep Darwin’s tragic failures as an anthropologist. Johnson argues that by applying his theory of natural selection to humans, Darwin provided a platform for the burgeoning eugenics movement. Lay readers and academics alike will enjoy this concise and unflinching exploration of Charles Darwin, a genius whose discoveries—even the flawed ones—add significant dimension to our understanding of his mind, the era in which he lived, and his everlasting impact on our world.

Customers reviews

Have you read this book? Login to add your review.

More customer reviews

0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)
0% (0)

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews

Darwin: Portrait of a Genius - Paul Johnson

Synopsis "Darwin: Portrait of a Genius "

Customers reviews

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

In what language is the book written?

What is the format of this book?

Questions and Answers about the Book

Opinions about Bookdelivery