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(Modern Library Chronicles #17)
“I often said before starting, that I had no doubt I should frequently repent of the whole undertaking.” So wrote Charles Darwin aboard The Beagle, bound for the Galapagos Islands and what would arguably become the greatest and most controversial discovery in scientific history. But the theory of evolution did not spring full-blown from the head of Darwin. Since the dawn o..more
Published August 8th 2006 by Modern Library (first published 2004)
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Apr 24, 2013Peter Mcloughlin rated it really liked it
Shelves: general-history, nonfiction, general-science, biology, 1701-to-1800, world-history, intellectual-history, 00000good-things, european-history, 1890-1959
A history of the development and reactions to evolutionary theory from the 18th century to modern synthesis and American culture wars over the subject. Straight forward history on a topic that has generated a lot of cultural conflict in the west especially very much in religion and politics. it is one of those scientific ideas that can't be let alone by the culture because it speaks to our origins and nature. Of course, it is going to generate contentious conflict with people who have a stake i..more
Mar 01, 2017Bob rated it really liked it
Summary: A history of the development of evolutionary theory, including both the antecedents to Darwin and Russell and the extension of this theory, the controversies, both past and present that it provoked, and the genetic discoveries that have further revealed the theory's mechanisms.
The theory of evolution is perhaps one of the most contested of scientific battlegrounds, both in terms of internal debates about aspects of the theory, and the conflict, particularly in the U.S., around this theo..more
The theory of evolution is perhaps one of the most contested of scientific battlegrounds, both in terms of internal debates about aspects of the theory, and the conflict, particularly in the U.S., around this theo..more
Feb 21, 2016Thomas rated it really liked it
A sweeping history of the development of the theory and the personalities involved, from Cuvier and his outstanding cranium to the cranky competitiveness of James Watson. One of my favorite anecdotes is of the eccentric English theologian and proponent of theistic evolution, William Buckland, of whom Larson writes:
Buckland was a thoroughly rational Christian. When encountering an alleged miracle of martyr's blood perpetually wetting the floor of a Roman Catholic cathedral, he tested the hypothes..more
Buckland was a thoroughly rational Christian. When encountering an alleged miracle of martyr's blood perpetually wetting the floor of a Roman Catholic cathedral, he tested the hypothes..more
Jul 23, 2018Mike rated it really liked it
Short overview of one of the most brilliant scientific theories ever formulated.It is very readable but there wasn't anything here that I didn't already know.
This books provides a nice overview of the history of biological science over the past 200 years, with a focus on genetic science, as it transitioned from philosophical speculation to evidence-based science. What I found interesting and entertaining was how various opposing theories of the mechanisms of genetic inheritance were gradually synthesized over the decades. Some of those who dedicated their lives to oppose other's theories never knew that beyond their lifetimes their theories were synt..more
Mar 18, 2018Daniel Lemagie rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I had first heard of this book while reading another book, 'How I Changed My Mind about Evolution.' This book dealt with the testimonies of Christian scientists and theologians who had come to accept evolution as a theory with great explanatory power in the area of the diversity of life, all the while being demonstrably consistent with theologically orthdox interpretations of the Bible.
As one can ascertain from the subtitle of the book, it is a history dealing with the origins and development of..more
As one can ascertain from the subtitle of the book, it is a history dealing with the origins and development of..more
Jul 20, 2018Chris Leuchtenburg rated it really liked it
Many books have traced the development of evolutionary ideas from the early stirrings in the late eighteenth century through the triumphal breakthrough of Darwinism. This book does that and so much more. It continues through the scientific skepticism generated by developments in genetics, paleontology and statistics during the following century that led eventually to the mid-twentieth century Neo-Darwinian synthesis that established evolution at the center of all biology. Along the way, Larson s..more
Jul 16, 2018Stephen rated it really liked it Shelves: nf-history, 2018-reading, format-paperbook, nf-science, bought, reviewed
This is a reasonably concise history of evolutionary biology that doesn't skimp on detail. As a history-of-science-for-general-audiences book goes it's good but not CHAOS: MAKING A NEW SCIENCE great; however, it's valuable in demonstrating that evolution was not 'dogma' in the biological sciences for quite some time. And far from being a black mark against evolution, this is rather evolution proving itself over and over again, as more and more threads of natural science are woven together.
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What a fantastic read. Pick this up and be amazed.
A must read for anybody that will be studying evolution. And worth reading over again.
Jun 30, 2011Bill rated it really liked it
Evolution: The Remarkable History of a Scientific Theory by Edward J. Larson.
This book has a Modern Library logo on it and is part of a series named The Modern Library Chronicles. I checked some of the other books in the series. There are thirty-two titles that cover the history of everything from communism to the company. While reading the book ( I also listened to an audio edition) I realized that I have another book by this author, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuin..more
This book has a Modern Library logo on it and is part of a series named The Modern Library Chronicles. I checked some of the other books in the series. There are thirty-two titles that cover the history of everything from communism to the company. While reading the book ( I also listened to an audio edition) I realized that I have another book by this author, Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuin..more
A bit frivolous here and there, but I appreciated the narrative.
May 23, 2012Bart Breen rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Excellent Historical Overview
Larson in this book provides an easy to read (or as in my case, to listen to on tape) history of the development of Evolution as a theory and how it moved and weaved not only through scientific circles, but also through society.
In this regard, Larson is indeed very nuetral and soft-spoken in relating the 'story' of evolution in a clear and easily traceable manner that any interested reader (or listener) can follow. It helps tremendously to have this overview and to u..more
Larson in this book provides an easy to read (or as in my case, to listen to on tape) history of the development of Evolution as a theory and how it moved and weaved not only through scientific circles, but also through society.
In this regard, Larson is indeed very nuetral and soft-spoken in relating the 'story' of evolution in a clear and easily traceable manner that any interested reader (or listener) can follow. It helps tremendously to have this overview and to u..more
'Do you believe in intelligent design or evolution?'
This is seen as a binary choice, each with a static definition based on one's preconceived notions. And that's what the book is about: evolution as an idea has, well, evolved to fit the ideals of the day.
So much evolutionary theory has revolved around the idea of a tangible end point; Darwin wrote that the Englishman was the pinnacle of evolution whose work ethic placed him over the 'savage races.' Theorists in the 1950s attempted to meld evolu..more
This is seen as a binary choice, each with a static definition based on one's preconceived notions. And that's what the book is about: evolution as an idea has, well, evolved to fit the ideals of the day.
So much evolutionary theory has revolved around the idea of a tangible end point; Darwin wrote that the Englishman was the pinnacle of evolution whose work ethic placed him over the 'savage races.' Theorists in the 1950s attempted to meld evolu..more
In the first half of his book, Mr Larson does a nice job tracing the origins of the theories of Evolution. He pays particular attention to the French Natural Historians and their early contributions to Evolutionary theory: one of the interesting ideas Mr Larson poses is that the French Revolution freed Scientists from Religious doctrine and allowed them to think outside the 'Book of Genesis.'
However, what is of particular interest (to me) is his concentration (in the last half of the book) on 20..more
However, what is of particular interest (to me) is his concentration (in the last half of the book) on 20..more
Oct 01, 2012David rated it liked it
I am not a science-minded guy. Don't get me wrong, I like science: I enjoy learning about various scientific topics, not to mention getting vaccines that prevent deadly diseases so many humans in previous eras succumbed to! What I mean is, I never got into scientific study. In college I took the required science classes and moved on. Today I will occasionally pick up a science book and it is hit or miss: some of them I enjoy and learn a lot, others lose me (which is probably more a fault of mine..more
Feb 23, 2015Paul rated it it was amazing
Edward Larson has written a remarkable work of both science and history, managing to cogently relate complicated scientific concepts and clearly explain how they changed over time. On a personal note, it was illuminating to see how many of the arguments against evolution I heard as a child were directed against variations of evolution that had long been rejected by scientists themselves – and how few actually approached the theory as it stood at the time. This phenomenon still appears to exist t..more
May 29, 2008Lucas rated it really liked it
The large amount of material on eugenics is interesting, but that whole movement seems to be more in response to Mendelian genetics rather than the discovery of evolution- it's not necessary to invoke common descent for scientific sounding justifications for eugenics.
It's interesting to note that for creationists, that the acceptance of evolution reduces the stature of their creator is of lesser importance than the reduction in the stature of humans it implies. It's this same sense of entitlemen..more
It's interesting to note that for creationists, that the acceptance of evolution reduces the stature of their creator is of lesser importance than the reduction in the stature of humans it implies. It's this same sense of entitlemen..more
Mar 05, 2012David R. rated it really liked it
A workmanlike progress through the history of the theory of evolution from precursors (Cuvier et al) through Darwin to modern discoveries in genetics and anthropology. Larson does well to demonstrate that Darwin didn't postulate evolution, but the mechanism of natural selection. And he spends a good deal of time covering both Natural Selection's unsavory offspring (Social Darwinists and proponents of eugenics) and its enemies (particularly creationists). Larson ties all the threads together wond..more
Dec 27, 2007Deborah Schaeffer rated it it was amazing
For anyone with any interest science, this is an often fascinating historical account of the evolution of the concept of evolution in western society. It is very well-written, and accessible to anyone, although it sometimes gets quite dense with dates, names, and facts. I appreciate this book because it doesn't 'take sides' in any debate, but simply presents the facts in a very objective fashion. It provides much-needed perspective in a time when evolution as a scientific concept is so hotly deb..more
This is a rather dry yet encompassing overview of the evolution of evoluition theory, I suppose one would say, from per-Darwin to today's divisive discussion around Dawkins, Gould, Intelligent Design, etc. I never thought about it before, but it seems like we are heading back into the trough of intelligent debate not seen since the Scopes 'Monkey Trial' (one of the best chapters in the book). I don't recall all the recriminations and attacks in the '80s when Sagan was routinely on PBS talking ab..more
I listened to this book on audio. It was interesting and I am glad I picked it up. I think Larson presents a vast amount of material in an accessible way. They only thing that kept me from rating this higher was the reader voice/inflection. He had one of those sleepy kinds of voices that lull you to sleep rather then pull you into the story. That said, I liked the book enough to find a print copy and catch the parts I missed.
Dec 17, 2012David Bird rated it liked it · review of another edition
I thought I should read a book on evolution by someone who is less than vehemently adherent. I ended up with the sense that no one opposes it except for nonscientific reasons. Which is kind of like opposing Beethoven for nonmusical ones.
I accept Larson's point that some who favor evolution do so for nonscientific reasons, but to follow the experts in a field in that way does not seem to me equivalent, as seems to be implied from the journalistic tone, to the opposing position.
I accept Larson's point that some who favor evolution do so for nonscientific reasons, but to follow the experts in a field in that way does not seem to me equivalent, as seems to be implied from the journalistic tone, to the opposing position.
Concise, fascinating, eye opening work. While it can be a bit dry at times I found certain chapters riveting. Certainly the afterward of the book is correct when it states that any book on evolution is like looking at a photograph of a growing child. There is do much more to be written, but after reading this it boggles the mind that some still disregard evolution altogether.
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Larson gives a brief history of evolution, started with the precursors to Darwin to contemporary culture wars and sociobiology. I found his chapter on eugenics especially interesting. He does spend some time going over the science as it developed historically which gave an interesting perspective on how the 'modern synthesis' came to be- natural selection united with Mendelian genetics.
This book was really interesting. It was basically the evolution of evolution; where the idea came about, how it built up through history, why Darwin became a representative of the theory. It shows the reader that through all centuries mankind has created, through some often horrid methods, their own evolution. Very good read.
This is a truly excellent book about the process of evolution and the scientific formulation of the theory of evolution. It is also highly readable and manages to be logical and straightforward without being pedantic.
Dec 28, 2015Daniel Toker rated it really liked it
This book is a solid overview of both the theory of evolution by natural selection and its history, including the philosophical, cultural, and religious backdrop/reactions to the theory in various stages of its development. Concisely written and extremely well researched.
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Sep 17, 2013John E rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This is a really good overview of the history of evolutionary thought written by the author of a good study of the Scopes Trial of the 1920s. It is a bit dry and sometimes there were just a few too many names and nuances of thought for me.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning American historian and legal scholar. He is university professor of history and holds the Hugh & Hazel Darling Chair in Law at Pepperdine University. He was formerly Herman E. Talmadge Chair of Law and Richard B. Russell Professor of American History at the University of Georgia.
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