Richard Owen / Patrick Armstrong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Armstrong, Patrick, 1941- author.

Series:

Critical lives (London, England)

Critical Lives Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Naturalists--Great Britain--Biography.

Naturalists.

Owen, Richard, 1804-1892.

Owen, Richard.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books Ltd, [2023]

Summary:

This biography explores the life and work of Sir Richard Owen, a prominent British scientist of the Victorian era known for his contributions to the study of vertebrates and comparative anatomy. Owen played a key role in the development of museums and had a significant influence on the scientific community. Despite his achievements, his career was marked by controversies and strained relationships with contemporaries like Charles Darwin and Thomas Huxley. The book delves into Owen's complex character, his scientific accomplishments, and his interactions within the broader context of 19th-century British imperialism and scientific progress. Written by Patrick Armstrong, the book is intended for readers interested in the history of science and biographical studies of influential figures. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. Northern Origins: Childhood and Early Life

2. Early Days in London: St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the Zoological Society and the Royal College of Surgeons

3. Monsters and Curiosities: Extant, Extinct and Non-Existent

4. Dr Owen, Dr Mantell and the Dinosaurs

5. Darwin and Owen

6. Huxley, the Hippocampus and Histrionics

7. The Evolution of Owen’s Evolutionary Ideas

8. Museums and Committees

9. A Cottage in Richmond Park, by Grace and Favour of Her Majesty

10. Owen’s Character and Personality

Chronology

References

Further Reading

Acknowledgements

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Notes:

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Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Armstrong, Patrick Richard Owen

ISBN:

9781789148237

1789148235

OCLC:

1393138075