ISBN: 9780195148305 - in darwin's shadow: the life and science of alfred russel wallace : a biographical study on the psychology of history (48 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. In Darwin's Shadow is the gripping story of the heretical British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who co-discovered natural selection independently of his more well-known contemporary Charles Darwin. Utilizing a number of never-before-used archival sources that bring to bear new interpretations of this most fascinating scientists, best-selling author Michael Shermer applies his training in both the history of science and psychology to reveal the life, science, and personality of Wallace to unravel the mystery of his scientific, quasi-scientific, and non-scientific ideas. Shermer's unique approach goes beyond narrative story-telling to analyse the science, culture, and ideas that lie beneath the life story, in a path-breaking approach to biography. Shermer presents the two major points of intersection and conflict between Wallace and Darwin, one so radical that Darwin accused his younger colleague of intellectual murder!Wallace has always appealed to lovers of travel and adventure stories, because that is the life he led: In Darwin's Shadow will also appeal to historians of science, readers of popular science, and fans of Shermer's previous books.…

Hardback. Etat : Good. In Darwin's Shadow is the gripping story of the heretical British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who co-discovered natural selection independently of his more well-known contemporary Charles Darwin. Utilizing a number of never-before-used archival sources that bring to bear new interpretations of this most fascinating scientists, best-selling author Michael Shermer applies his training in both the history of science and psychology to reveal the life, science, and personality of Wallace to unravel the mystery of his scientific, quasi-scientific, and non-scientific ideas. Shermer's unique approach goes beyond narrative story-telling to analyse the science, culture, and ideas that lie beneath the life story, in a path-breaking approach to biography. Shermer presents the two major points of intersection and conflict between Wallace and Darwin, one so radical that Darwin accused his younger colleague of intellectual murder!Wallace has always appealed to lovers of travel and adventure stories, because that is the life he led: In Darwin's Shadow will also appeal to historians of science, readers of popular science, and fans of Shermer's previous books.…

Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Etat : 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.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : As New. Like New condition. Like New dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Green paper covered boards with gray cloth spine and copper spine titles; minimal wear; jacket has mild wear; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior clean and unmarked; 422 pages.

hardcover. Etat : Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 422 pp. Well-illustrated (illustrateur).

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Ink lining on 3 pp., else VG HB; owner's name; DJ-G+.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st edition. Dust Jacket is in near-fine condition, without tears or chips. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; Biology; ISBN: 0195148304. ISBN/EAN: 9780195148305. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 9359.…

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Advance Uncorrected Proof. Large trade paperback. 402pp., Bibliographic References, Bibliography. Illustrated with half-tone photographs. Uncorrected advance reading copy. No previous ownership marks. Very slight soiling to fore-edge, else a clean, square, unmarked copy. Near fine.…

Hardcover. Etat : Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($35.00 price intact). Published by Oxford University Press, 2002. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Hardcover, illus. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. First Edition; First Printing. Book and DJ New. NO notes or ANY markings. DJ not clipped ($35) ; 422 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Unread first edition, first printing (full number line). Text has small stain on top edge; binding solid, DJ unclipped and without imperfections.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1. From the publisher: Virtually unknown today, Alfred Russel Wallace was the co-discoverer of natural selection with Charles Darwin and an eminent scientist who stood out among his Victorian peers as a man of formidable mind and equally outsized personality. Now Michael Shermer rescues Wallace from the shadow of Darwin in this landmark biography. Here we see Wallace as perhaps the greatest naturalist of his age--spending years in remote jungles, collecting astounding quantities of specimens, writing thoughtfully and with bemused detachment at his reception in places where no white man had ever gone. Here, too, is his supple and forceful intelligence at work, grappling with such arcane problems as the bright coloration of caterpillars, or shaping his 1858 paper on natural selection that prompted Darwin to publish (with Wallace) the first paper outlining the theory of evolution. Shermer also shows that Wallace's self-trained intellect, while powerful, also embraced surprisingly naive ideas, such as his deep interest in the study of spiritual manifestations and seances. Shermer shows that the same iconoclastic outlook that led him to overturn scientific orthodoxy as he worked in relative isolation also led him to embrace irrational beliefs, and thus tarnish his reputation. As author of Why People Believe Weird Things and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, Shermer is an authority on why people embrace the irrational. Now he turns his keen judgment and incisive analysis to Wallace's life and his contradictory beliefs, restoring a leading figure in the rise of modern science to his rightful place. This copy is fine with a gray cloth spine on teal paper-covered boards and gilt titles on the spine. No marks or damage at all. The unclipped DJ is also excellent. Signed by Shermer on the ffep. CS18. Signed.…

No Binding. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 2002 Edition.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Missing Title Page.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Inscribed by author on Title page in black pen, "Kimberly - To a fellow skeptic and champion of critical thinking Michael Shermer" Complete number line. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 Book; binding tight, modest bump to fore edges else boards straight and clean; mild soiling to top edge with moderate bumping to bottom edge to first two pages else text free of marks, appears gently read. Dust jacket has mild bumping to spine ends. Color sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Several photos and illustrations. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Etat : New.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition quarter bound in grey cloth to green paper covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition, it has been covered in clear, removable, mylar, protective film. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Virtually unknown today, Alfred Russel Wallace was the co-discoverer of natural selection with Charles Darwin and an eminent scientist who stood out among his Victorian peers as a man of formidable mind and equally outsized personality. Now Michael Shermer rescues Wallace from the shadow of Darwin in this landmark biography. Here we see Wallace as perhaps the greatest naturalist of his age--spending years in remote jungles, collecting astounding quantities of specimens, writing thoughtfully and with bemused detachment at his reception in places where no white man had ever gone. Here, too, is his supple and forceful intelligence at work, grappling with such arcane problems as the bright coloration of caterpillars, or shaping his 1858 paper on natural selection that prompted Darwin to publish (with Wallace) the first paper outlining the theory of evolution. Shermer also shows that Wallace's self-trained intellect, while powerful, also embraced surprisingly naive ideas, such as his deep interest in the study of spiritual manifestations and seances. Shermer shows that the same iconoclastic outlook that led him to overturn scientific orthodoxy as he worked in relative isolation also led him to embrace irrational beliefs, and thus tarnish his reputation. As author of Why People Believe Weird Things and founding publisher of Skeptic magazine, Shermer is an authority on why people embrace the irrational. Now he turns his keen judgment and incisive analysis to Wallace's life and his contradictory beliefs, restoring a leading figure in the rise of modern science to his rightful place. Ref G 5.…

Hardback. Etat : New. In Darwin's Shadow is the gripping story of the heretical British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace who co-discovered natural selection independently of his more well-known contemporary Charles Darwin. Utilizing a number of never-before-used archival sources that bring to bear new interpretations of this most fascinating scientists, best-selling author Michael Shermer applies his training in both the history of science and psychology to reveal the life, science, and personality of Wallace to unravel the mystery of his scientific, quasi-scientific, and non-scientific ideas. Shermer's unique approach goes beyond narrative story-telling to analyse the science, culture, and ideas that lie beneath the life story, in a path-breaking approach to biography. Shermer presents the two major points of intersection and conflict between Wallace and Darwin, one so radical that Darwin accused his younger colleague of intellectual murder!Wallace has always appealed to lovers of travel and adventure stories, because that is the life he led: In Darwin's Shadow will also appeal to historians of science, readers of popular science, and fans of Shermer's previous books.…

hardcover. Etat : Fair.