Evolution's Workshop: God and Science on the Galapagos Islands
- Publisher : Allen & Unwin
- Illustrations : map frontis, text illus
Description:
Tells the story of Darwin's explorations on the Galapagos Islands; the fabulous Gilded Age expeditions, run from rich men's gigantic yachts, that featured rough-and-ready science during the day and black-tie dinners every night; the struggle for control of research on the Galapagos; the current efforts by "creation scientists" to use the Galapagos to undercut evolutionary teaching; and many other compelling stories.
Condition
Vg in d/w. Gift inscription to front endpaper.
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