Evolution - by Peter J Bowler (Paperback)

About the Book

Since its original publication in 1989, Evolution: The History of an Idea has been recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative source on the development and impact of this most controversial of scientific theories. This edition is updated with a new preface examining recent scholarship and trends within the study of evolution.

Book Synopsis

Since its original publication in 1989, Evolution: The History of an Idea has been recognized as a comprehensive and authoritative source on the development and impact of this most controversial of scientific theories. This twentieth anniversary edition is updated with a new preface examining recent scholarship and trends within the study of evolution.

Review Quotes

"A rih and energetic survey of the history of evolutionary thought."-- "Journal of the History of Medicine"

"An up-to-date yet accessible introduction for the non-expert on the intellectual history of evolution and evolutionism."-- "American Journal of Psychology"

"Clarity of purpose and powers of organization shine forth from every page."-- "Times Literary Supplement"

"Combines skilled historical research with superior writing . . . synthesizing the complex, often emotion-filled strands of evolutionary theory into a noteworthy, updated whole."-- "Science Teacher"

"This new edition makes an already excellent book even better."-- "Quarterly Review of Biology"

About the Author

Peter J. Bowler is Professor emeritus of the History of Science at Queen's University, Belfast. He is a Member of the Royal Irish Academy and a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He was President of the British Society for the History of Science from 2003 to 2005.