ISBN: 9780955074226 - darwin: for the love of science (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. "Darwin: For the Love of Science" is a collection of specially commissioned essays to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin, one of the world's greatest scientists. It forms part of the worldwide Darwin 200 programme in 2009 which looks back at Darwin's achievements, debates his findings, and seeks to develop further his theories. This accessible book takes its title from Darwin's own assessment of what had determined his success as a man of science: 'the love of science - unbounded patience.industry in observing and collecting facts - and a fair share of invention as well as common sense.' Though the tone of the book is celebratory, it does not shy away from criticism, whether with reference to the creationist argument that evolution is inherently false, the intelligent design argument that sees a role for a maker in the process or more scientifically rigorous challenges. But its main focus is Darwin's work and its impact, in the context of his own times through to the present day. There are over 250 illustrations, some rarely seen before. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Please note that this is a heavy item and may require extra postage for international shipping.; Dust jacket stiff and clean, sunned a trifle unevenly; Boards firm and clean, titling embossed; Internally clean, no ownership mark or annotation, generously illustrated in colour and B+W; Binding tight. Overall an attractive, sturdy copy in very good condition. ; 11.2 X 8.7 X 1.3 inches; 280 pages.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Literally as new. Physical description; 280 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm. Notes; A volume of essays commissioned as part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin. Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-273) and index.Contents; Charles Darwin : the life -- Charles Lyell and modern geology -- Joseph Dalton Hooker and plant exploration -- Alfred Russel Wallace : naturalist -- The Darwins and the Wedgwoods -- Carl von Linne? and plant taxonomy -- Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck's evolutionary theory -- The voyage of the Beagle : a chronicle -- Surveying instruments -- Robert Fitzroy and shipping forecasts -- The voyages of Captain Cook -- Charles Darwin and Victorian travel writing -- Natural history illustration ; seventeenth to nineteenth century -- Charles Darwin's On the origin of species -- The Oxford debate -- T.H. Huxley : Darwin's bulldog -- Social Darwinism and eugenics -- Samuel Butler and the Darwins -- Fossils, dinosaurs and Richard Owen -- Popular interest in natural history -- Darwinism and God -- Dayton, 1925: Dover, 2005 -- Revisiting Darwin's voyage -- Darwin : the legacies. Subjects; Darwin, Charles 1809-1882. Lyell, Charles Sir 1797-1875. Hooker, Joseph Dalton 1817-1911. Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823-1913. Linne?, Carl von 1707-1778. Lamarck, Jean Baptiste. Fitzroy, Robert 1805-1865. Cook, James 1728-1779. Huxley, Thomas Henry 1825-1895. Butler, Samuel 1835-1902. Owen, Richard 1804-1892. Wedgwood family. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and strong. Literally as new. Physical description; 280 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm. Notes; A volume of essays commissioned as part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin. Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-273) and index.Contents; Charles Darwin : the life -- Charles Lyell and modern geology -- Joseph Dalton Hooker and plant exploration -- Alfred Russel Wallace : naturalist -- The Darwins and the Wedgwoods -- Carl von Linne? and plant taxonomy -- Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck's evolutionary theory -- The voyage of the Beagle : a chronicle -- Surveying instruments -- Robert Fitzroy and shipping forecasts -- The voyages of Captain Cook -- Charles Darwin and Victorian travel writing -- Natural history illustration ; seventeenth to nineteenth century -- Charles Darwin's On the origin of species -- The Oxford debate -- T.H. Huxley : Darwin's bulldog -- Social Darwinism and eugenics -- Samuel Butler and the Darwins -- Fossils, dinosaurs and Richard Owen -- Popular interest in natural history -- Darwinism and God -- Dayton, 1925: Dover, 2005 -- Revisiting Darwin's voyage -- Darwin : the legacies. Subjects; Darwin, Charles 1809-1882. Lyell, Charles Sir 1797-1875. Hooker, Joseph Dalton 1817-1911. Wallace, Alfred Russel 1823-1913. Linne?, Carl von 1707-1778. Lamarck, Jean Baptiste. Fitzroy, Robert 1805-1865. Cook, James 1728-1779. Huxley, Thomas Henry 1825-1895. Butler, Samuel 1835-1902. Owen, Richard 1804-1892. Wedgwood family. 1 Kg.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 280 pages. 11.18x8.66x1.34 inches. In Stock.