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Title Evolution : the remarkable history of a scientific theory / Edward J. Larson.
Author Larson, Edward J. (Edward John)
Publication Info. New York : Modern Library, 2004.
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 Alafaya  576.8 LAR    Check Shelves
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  576.8 LAR    Check Shelves
Description xiv, 337 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Series A Modern Library chronicles book ; 17
Modern Library chronicles ; 17.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-321) and index.
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.
Subject Evolution (Biology) -- Philosophy -- History.
Evolution.
ISBN 0679642889 (alk. paper)