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Darwin - by Paul Johnson (Paperback)

Name: Darwin - by Paul Johnson (Paperback)
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A "riveting" (The Wall Street Journal) biography of one of the most influential and controversial scientists in Western history Acclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate.
About the Author: Paul Johnson is the author of many bestselling books, including Socrates: A Man for Our Times; Jesus: A Biography from a Believer; and Churchill.
176 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Science + Technology

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A "riveting" (The Wall Street Journal) biography of one of the most influential and controversial scientists in Western history

Acclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate.

With his publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin forever changed our concept of the world. While Johnson praises Darwin's extraordinary skills as a natural scientist and his monumental achievements, he does not sidestep Darwin's tragic failures as an anthropologist. Johnson argues that by applying his theory of natural selection to humans, Darwin provided a platform for the burgeoning eugenics movement. Lay readers and academics alike will enjoy this concise and unflinching exploration of Charles Darwin, a genius whose discoveries--even the flawed ones--add significant dimension to our understanding of his mind, the era in which he lived, and his everlasting impact on our world.

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Praise for Darwin
"Riveting . . . The 'genius' of Paul Johnson's biography of Charles Darwin is manifestly, impressively apparent [in his discussion of] On the Origin of Species."
--Wall Street Journal

"Excellent and courageous."
--Michael Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace

"This little sketch reminds us why Darwin's theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy."
--Publishers Weekly

"This is a first-rate biography, one that brings Darwin and his ideas into brilliant focus."
--History Book Club

"Characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand."
--Booklist

About the Author

Paul Johnson is the author of many bestselling books, including Socrates: A Man for Our Times; Jesus: A Biography from a Believer; and Churchill. He lives in London.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .15 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 176

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Science + Technology

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Format: Paperback

Author: Paul Johnson

Language: English

Street Date: September 24, 2013

TCIN: 91355486

UPC: 9780147509772

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-8001

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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