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Evolution's workshop : God and science on the Galapagos Islands / Edward J. Larson.
LIBRA - Athenaeum of Philadelphia Circulating QH366.2 .L375 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Larson, Edward J. (Edward John)
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Evolution (Biology)--Galapagos Islands.
- Evolution (Biology).
- Evolution.
- Galapagos Islands.
- Physical Description:
- pages : illustrations ; cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Basic Books, 2001.
- Summary:
- The Galpagos Islands are the workshop of evolution. It was Darwin who recognized that the paucity of species and lack of outside influences made the workings of natural selection clear. "Evolution's Workshop" tells the story of his explorations there; the current efforts to use the Galpagos to undercut evolutionary teaching; and other compelling stories. Photos.
- Contents:
- Part 1 Creationist Conceptions
- 1 Cursed by God and Nature 15
- 2 The Natural Theology of Hell 35
- 3 What Darwin Saw 61
- Part 2 Evolutionary Debates
- 4 Collecting on Classic Ground 89
- 5 California Stakes Its Claim 119
- 6 The Amateurs Take Over 145
- Part 3 Ecology Matters
- 7 Brave New World 175
- 8 The House That Lack Built 197
- 9 Paradise and Purgatory 221.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0465038107
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