
Darwin
For the Love of Science
Redcliffe Press Ltd
Published on 22. January 2009
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-9550742-2-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Darwin: For the Love of Science" is a collection of specially commissioned essays to mark the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin, one of the world's greatest scientists. It forms part of the worldwide Darwin 200 programme in 2009 which looks back at Darwin's achievements, debates his findings, and seeks to develop further his theories. This accessible book takes its title from Darwin's own assessment of what had determined his success as a man of science: 'the love of science - unbounded patience...industry in observing and collecting facts - and a fair share of invention as well as common sense.' Though the tone of the book is celebratory, it does not shy away from criticism, whether with reference to the creationist argument that evolution is inherently false, the intelligent design argument that sees a role for a maker in the process or more scientifically rigorous challenges. But its main focus is Darwin's work and its impact, in the context of his own times through to the present day. There are over 250 illustrations, some rarely seen before.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sansom & Co
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
approx 250 - mainly archival photos & natural history illustrations, full colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 290 mm
Width: 220 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-9550742-2-6 (9780955074226)
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Persons
Andrew Kelly is director of Bristol Cultural Development Partnership (BCDP) and Bristol Festival of Ideas. He is the author of 11 books, including three film histories. Melanie Kelly is seconded to BCDP from GWE Business West as a researcher and project manager. She and Andrew co-edited Brunel: in love with the impossible, and they are now working on a history of the Bristol aircraft industry.