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A thorough and masterly book punctuated with a delicate sense of humor. -- Times Literary Supplement

Absorbing, well written, and splendidly organized. -- I. Bernard Cohen

An illuminating contribution...a dramatic story. -- Yale Review

The book will place in clearer perspective the role of Darwin in nineteenth-century thought. -- Loren Eiseley, New York Times


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A biographical, historical, and philosophical study of the impact of Darwinism on the intellectual climate of the nineteenth century, challenging the conventional view of Darwin's greatness.

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  • Paperback: 523 pages
  • Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, Publisher (February 25, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1566631068
  • ISBN-13: 978-1566631068
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #313,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars At Long Last!, December 24, 1999
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All of the books I have ever read about Darwin either extoll him a a perfect, God-like creature, or vilify him as a demon. This book provides a comprehensive view of Darwin as he was, that is, as he saw himself and as others saw him. I was surprised to read that Darwin had many predecessors in the development of his theory, and that the flaws of the theory (which are significant) were generally recognized long before the challenges of modern science pointed them out. If you want your fancies about Darwin tickled, read others. If you want the facts, read Himmelfarb. I strongly recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Darwin Undone, May 14, 2003
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This is an excellent book written by a brilliant author. It details the line of progenitors leading up to Darwin's theory as well as the historical milieu in which Darwin swam during his lifetime and some of the forces, social and otherwise, that influenced him prior to Origin of Species and beyond. Himmelfarb gives an insightful criticism of Darwin's theory working simply from the internal organization of Darwin's thoughts. Himmelfarb is so brilliant in her analysis that my only criticism of the book is that she didn't critcize the theory in a more detailed fashion.

But it is a very readable and accessible book, and one that clearly points out some of the failings of Darwinian theory, many of which have been picked up by other critics over the years. However, I suspect that for the more sophisticated critic of Darwin, this book lacks sufficient scientific evidence--though it remains a fine history of the person, his theory, and its reception at the time of publication.

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