Charles Darwin's Letters: A Selection, 1825–1859 - Couverture souple

Darwin, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521566770 ISBN 13 : 9780521566773

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

'Charles Darwin's Letters show Darwin as a captivating correspondent … his excitement as his theory takes shape is catching.' New Scientist

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Charles Darwin stands as an icon in the history of science; a man who completely changed the direction of modern thought by establishing the basis of evolutionary biology. These letters offer a fascinating window onto the scientific observations, personal concerns and friendships of a great thinker, affording a unique glimpse of Darwin as both naturalist and family man. From his early years at Edinburgh University up to the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, the letters in this volume chart the most exciting years of Darwin's life.

Revue de presse

'Charles Darwin's Letters show Darwin as a captivating correspondent ... his excitement as his theory takes shape is catching.' New Scientist

'One of the great feasts of editing in decades.' The Guardian

' ... a charming and stimulating introduction to Darwin's world.' Richard Yeo, Griffith University

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521566770
• ISBN 13: 9780521566773
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 279
• Éditeur: Burkhardt Frederick
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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