The Darwinian revolution

The Darwinian revolution

by Gregory, Frederick

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Introduces the remarkable story of Darwin's ideas, how scientists and religious leaders reacted to them, and the sea of change in human thought that resulted. Perhaps more than any other idea in science, Darwin's theory of natural selection shows how a strikingly original concept can break the bounds of its discipline to influence society at large -- in religion, politics, philosophy, and other spheres--From publisher's website.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The Darwinian revolution. / Frederick Gregory.

Summary

Introduces the remarkable story of Darwin's ideas, how scientists and religious leaders reacted to them, and the sea of change in human thought that resulted. Perhaps more than any other idea in science, Darwin's theory of natural selection shows how a strikingly original concept can break the bounds of its discipline to influence society at large -- in religion, politics, philosophy, and other spheres--From publisher's website.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2008.
  • Edition:Library ed

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Teaching Co
  • Place of Publication:Chantilly, VA
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2008.

Notes

"Course no. 1527."

The Physical Object

  • Description:6 audio discs : : sound, color ; : 4 3/4 in. +

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:1598035029, 9781598035025, 9781598035049, 1598035045
  • oclc:ocn320247143
  • LC Classification:QH361
  • Dewey Decimal:576.8/2

Table of Contents

Part 2, Lecture 13: A nadir for natural selection -- Lecture 14: Groundwork for recovery -- Lecture 15: Human evolution -- Lecture 16: The Scopes trial -- Lecture 17: Lamarckian inheritance on stage -- Lecture 18: Forging a evolutionary synthesis -- Lecture 19: Evolution and molecular biology -- Lecture 20: The rise of biblical creationism -- Lecture 21: Tinkering with evolutionary theory -- Lecture 22: The heritage of eugenics -- Lecture 23: Intelligent design -- Lecture 24: Adding things up.

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