Darwin: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) [Paperback]

Jonathan Howard (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0192854542 | ISBN-13: 978-0192854544 | Publication Date: June 7, 2001 | Edition: New edition

Darwin's theory that man's ancestors were apes caused an uproar within the scientific world, as well as public frenzy when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and skepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin's work for the development of modern biology. He offers a stimulating view of the famous scientist in a concise, handy format, making it a masterpiece for all Darwinians as well as for all general readers of popular science.

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`Jonathan Howard has produced an intellectual tour de force, a classic in the genre of popular scientific exposition which will still be read in fifty years' time.' Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

Jonathan Howard was Head of the Department of Immunology at the Babraham Institute, near Cambridge, and is now Professor of Cell Genetics at the Institute for Genetics, University of Cologne, Germany. He is a fellow of the Royal Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; New edition edition (June 7, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0192854542
• ISBN-13: 978-0192854544
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good and still timely, January 28, 2008

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This review is from: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)

I think the extent of knowledge most people know about Darwin is about evolution and even that is spotty. I just wanted to get a broad idea about the man and his theories and this book fit the bill. I feel like I can now speak about Darwin and actually know what I am talking about rather than make off handed commments with out fully realizing what I am talking about. I recommend this book to Atheists and people of faith since each of us could benefit from understanding what Darwin is about and the context of his theories.