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Brown, Sandra

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0446519782 ISBN 13 : 9780446519786

Editeur : Grand Central Pub, 1996

Synopsis

Book by Sandra Brown

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Présentation de l'éditeur

THE DARWIN WARS is an entertaining, explanatory account of the evolution of today's neo-Darwinist theories, including the influential Selfish Gene theory - and the misunderstandings and even deep hatreds they provoke. The two scientific camps are currently divided between 'Dawkinsians' on the one hand, who may not agree with Richard Dawkins about very much but are convinced Stephen Jay Gould is dangerously wrong, and the 'Gouldians' on the other hand who take the opposite view. The two sides agree that Darwinian evolution explains the appearance and complexity of living beings. They disagree about almost everything else . . . Their vitriolic attacks might seem like academic storms in a teacup but in fact they are disputing our very nature and place in the world. For the first time, an impartial observer explains and evaluates the ideas that have transformed biology since the 1960s, their importance and the criticisms that have been made of them. Above all, THE DARWIN WARS shows the profound impact these theories have had on our beliefs and our culture.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Barrie Travis is a damn good reporter stuck at a low-budget television station when the First Lady calls her . . . and offers her the opportunity of a lifetime. Stunned by the loss of her infant son, the president's wife hints he may have been murdered. Barrie sets out to find the truth, fighting for the exclusive story with the help of Gray Bondurant, a mysterious former presidential aide. But their scoop is about to test her ethics, patriotism and courage. For Barrie unearths White House secrets that, if exposed, could topple the presidency. And now certain powerful parties want nothing more than to see the scandalous past - and a certain young reporter - dead and buried.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grand Central Pub
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0446519782
• ISBN 13: 9780446519786
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 457
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible