Richard Dawkins: How a Scientist Changed the Way We Think: Reflections by Scientists, Writers, and Philosophers - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0199214662 ISBN 13 : 9780199214662

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This sparkling collection explores the impact of Richard Dawkins as scientist, rationalist, and one of the most important thinkers alive today. Specially commissioned pieces by leading figures in science, philosophy, literature, and the media, such as Daniel C. Dennett, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, Philip Pullman, and the Bishop of Oxford, highlight the breadth and range of Dawkins' influence on modern science and culture, from the gene's eye view of evolution to his energetic engagement in public debates on science, rationalism, and religion. The volume includes personal reminiscences and critical debate as well as accessible discussions of science - it provides a stimulating tribute to a remarkable intellectual.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Alan Grafen is Professor of Theoretical Biology in the Department of Zoology at Oxford. He is co-author of Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences (OUP, 2002) and numerous scientific papers. Dr Mark Ridley lectures at the Department of Zoology at Oxford, and is best known as the author of a number of books, including Evolution (Blackwell, 2e, 2003), Evolution: A Reader (OUP, 2e, 2003) and the critically acclaimed Mendel's Demon (Wiedenfeld, 2000).

Revue de presse :

Review from previous edition 'sparkling collection' (Prospect)

this book presents a vivid picture of how one man, by force of rigorous analysis and clear writing, taught a generation of biologists how to think about evolution (New York Times science section)

an interesting series of essays. (Philip Hensher, The Spectator)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0199214662
• ISBN 13: 9780199214662
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 283