Author: Alfred Russel Wallace
Publisher: Thoemmes
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was one of the most famous scientists of his time, both for his independent realization of the theory of natural selection and his pioneer work in biogeography and other areas of natural history. For many years, Charles Darwin eclipsed Wallace's contributions to evolutionary biology, but Wallace is rapidly re-emerging from the shadows as a highly important figure in his own right. This new set comprises the first-ever collection of Wallace's writings on evolution. Volume One gathers more than sixty of his articles, essays, and reviews from numerous Victorian periodicals, reset in new typography. Volumes Two and Three contain facsimile reprints of his two books, Darwinism (1889) and Natural Selection and Tropical Nature (1891).
Natural Selection and Beyond
Author: Charles Hyde Smith
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199239177
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was one of the late nineteenth century's most potent intellectual forces. His link to Darwin as co-discoverer of the principle of natural selection alone would have secured him a place in history, but he went on to complete work entitling him to recognition as the 'father' of modern biogeographical studies, as a pioneer in the field of astrobiology, and as an important contributor to subjects as far-ranging as glaciology, land reform, anthropology and ethnography, and epidemiology. Beyond this, many are coming to regard Wallace as the pre-eminent field biologist, collector, and naturalist of tropical regions. Add to that the fact that he was a vocal supporter of spiritualism, socialism, and the rights of the ordinary person, and it quickly becomes apparent that Wallace was a man of extraordinary breadth of attention. Yet his work in many of these areas is still not well known, and still less recognized is his relevance to current day research almost 100 years after his death. This rich collection of writings by more than twenty historians and scientists reviews and reflects on the work that made Wallace a famous man in his own time, and a figure of extraordinary influence and continuing interest today.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199239177
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 509
Book Description
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 - 1913) was one of the late nineteenth century's most potent intellectual forces. His link to Darwin as co-discoverer of the principle of natural selection alone would have secured him a place in history, but he went on to complete work entitling him to recognition as the 'father' of modern biogeographical studies, as a pioneer in the field of astrobiology, and as an important contributor to subjects as far-ranging as glaciology, land reform, anthropology and ethnography, and epidemiology. Beyond this, many are coming to regard Wallace as the pre-eminent field biologist, collector, and naturalist of tropical regions. Add to that the fact that he was a vocal supporter of spiritualism, socialism, and the rights of the ordinary person, and it quickly becomes apparent that Wallace was a man of extraordinary breadth of attention. Yet his work in many of these areas is still not well known, and still less recognized is his relevance to current day research almost 100 years after his death. This rich collection of writings by more than twenty historians and scientists reviews and reflects on the work that made Wallace a famous man in his own time, and a figure of extraordinary influence and continuing interest today.
The Path to Posthumanity
Author: Ben Goertzel
Publisher: Academica Press,LLC
ISBN: 193090195X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 633
Book Description
Describing the near future technologies and scientific changes that will affect human life in the next 25 years, this book covers key topics in artificial intelligence, as well as looking at computing and biotechnology.
Publisher: Academica Press,LLC
ISBN: 193090195X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 633
Book Description
Describing the near future technologies and scientific changes that will affect human life in the next 25 years, this book covers key topics in artificial intelligence, as well as looking at computing and biotechnology.
Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?
Author: Andrew Lawler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476729905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Beginning in the jungles of Southeast Asia, trekking through the Middle East, traversing the Pacific, Lawler discovers the secrets behind the chicken's transformation from a shy, wild bird into an animal of astonishing versatility, capable of serving our species' changing needs. Across the ages, it has been an all-purpose medicine, sex symbol, gambling aid, inspiration for bravery, and of course, the star of the world's most famous joke. Only recently has it become humanity's most important single source of protein. Most surprisingly, the chicken--more than the horse, cow , or dog-- has been a remarkable constant in the sperad of civilization across the globe"--Page 4 of cover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476729905
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Beginning in the jungles of Southeast Asia, trekking through the Middle East, traversing the Pacific, Lawler discovers the secrets behind the chicken's transformation from a shy, wild bird into an animal of astonishing versatility, capable of serving our species' changing needs. Across the ages, it has been an all-purpose medicine, sex symbol, gambling aid, inspiration for bravery, and of course, the star of the world's most famous joke. Only recently has it become humanity's most important single source of protein. Most surprisingly, the chicken--more than the horse, cow , or dog-- has been a remarkable constant in the sperad of civilization across the globe"--Page 4 of cover
History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
New Dictionary of Scientific Biography
Author: Noretta Koertge
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Also available online as part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library under the title Complete dictionary of scientific biography.
Publisher: Scribner
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Also available online as part of the Gale Virtual Reference Library under the title Complete dictionary of scientific biography.
Writings on American History
Author:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : America
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Guide to Reprints
Author:
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Category : Editions
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Editions
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
Book Description
Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-East Asia and Australasia
Author: Indraneil Das
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319261614
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
"Alfred Russel Wallace- His Predecessors and Successors. Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-east Asia and Australasia. An International Conference" will be the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of studies on Alfred Russel Wallace and other natural historians, past and present, as well as contemporary research on South-east Asian and Australasian biological diversity. The conference will bring together leading researchers including biologists, ecologists, zoologists, botanists, geologists, anthropologists, social scientists and others from around the world. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: history of biology, biodiversity, anthropology, geology, conservation, ecosystem management, environmental impact assessments, environmental law, environmental policies, landscape management and habitat restoration and management.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319261614
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
"Alfred Russel Wallace- His Predecessors and Successors. Naturalists, Explorers and Field Scientists in South-east Asia and Australasia. An International Conference" will be the premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of studies on Alfred Russel Wallace and other natural historians, past and present, as well as contemporary research on South-east Asian and Australasian biological diversity. The conference will bring together leading researchers including biologists, ecologists, zoologists, botanists, geologists, anthropologists, social scientists and others from around the world. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: history of biology, biodiversity, anthropology, geology, conservation, ecosystem management, environmental impact assessments, environmental law, environmental policies, landscape management and habitat restoration and management.
Literary Writings in America
Author: [Anonymus AC02612290]
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1232
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1232
Book Description
Index-catalogue of the Library of the Surgeon-General's Office, United States Army
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Incunabula
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Incunabula
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description