Evolution : the remarkable history of a scientific theory / Edward J. Larson.

Author/creator Larson, Edward J.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Modern Library, 2004.
Descriptionxiv, 337 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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SeriesA Modern Library chronicles book ; 17
Modern Library chronicles ; 17. ^A461092
Contents Bursting the limits of time -- A growing sense of progress -- On the origins of Darwinism -- Enthroning naturalism -- Ascent of evolutionism -- Missing links -- Genetics enters the picture -- Applied human evolution -- America's anti-evolution crusade -- The modern synthesis -- Modern culture wars -- Postmodern developments.
Local noteLittle-346357--305131052133R
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [315]-321) and index.
LCCN 2003064888
ISBN0679642889 (alk. paper)