Darwinism and its Discontents - Couverture souple

Ruse, Michael

 
9780521728249: Darwinism and its Discontents
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 052172824X ISBN 13 : 9780521728249
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Presenting an ardent defence of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, this book offers a clear and comprehensive exposition of Darwin's thinking. Michael Ruse brings the story up to date, examining the origins of life, the fossil record, and the mechanism of natural selection. Rival theories are explored, from punctuated equilibrium to human evolution (including the recently found 'hobbits', Homo floresiensis). The philosophical and religious implications of Darwinism are discussed, including a discussion of Creationism and its modern day offshoot, Intelligent Design Theory. Ruse draws upon the most recent discoveries, writing with a minimum of jargon in order to appeal to all readers, from professional biologists to those concerned that Darwinism is a naturalistic religion that is forced on school children despite their own Christian convictions. Openly revealing his own beliefs, Ruse presents readers with all the information and critical tools they need to make an informed decision on evolutionary theory.

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À propos de l?auteur

Michael Ruse is one of the world's leading authorities on the history and philosophy of Darwinian evolutionary theory. He is the author of many books; his most recent book with Cambridge University Press is The Cambridge Companion to the Philosophy of Biology (2007, with David L. Hull). A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, he has been a Herbert Spencer Lecturer at Oxford University and a Gifford Lecturer at Glasgow University, and he has also held Guggenheim and Isaak Walton Killiam fellowships.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
052172824X
ISBN 13 
9780521728249
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
328
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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9780521829472: Darwinism and its Discontents

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  052182947X ISBN 13 :  9780521829472
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2006
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