George Gaylord Simpson (Paperback)

by Leo F. Laporte (Author) "By the late 1930s and early 1940s Simpson, though relatively young, was already a distinguised paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History in New..." (more)
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Times Literary Supplement
[Laporte's] book is now the obvious source for anyone who wants to find out about Simpson's scientific work

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"An informative and engaging biography...The book shows how hugely influential and productive Simpson was." -- Michael Novacek, Nature

"Simpson's position in intellectual history is secure and is made the more so by the welcome publication of Laporte's book." -- Niles Eldredge, Science

"Through his very skillful interpretation... Laporte provides a marvelous story of one man's pursuit of the riddles of nature." -- William R. Brice, University of Pittsburgh, American Paleontologist

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• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Columbia University Press (November 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0231120656
• ISBN-13: 978-0231120654
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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