Mystery of mysteries : is evolution a social construction? / Michael Ruse.
| Author/creator | Ruse, Michael |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 1999. |
| Description | viii, 296 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Prologue: science wars -- Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn: two theories of science -- Erasmus Darwin: from fish to philosopher -- Charles Darwin: On the origin of species -- Julian Huxley: religion without revelation -- Theodosius Dobzhansky: evolution comes of age -- Richard Dawkins: burying the watchmaker -- Stephen Jay Gould: speaking out for paleontology -- Richard Lewontin: adaptation and its discontents -- Edward O. Wilson: Southern Baptist meets Charles Darwin -- Geoffrey Parker: the professional's professional -- Jack Sepkoski: crunching the fossils -- Metaphors and metavalues: can evolution cut the mustard? -- Epilogue: terms of engagement. |
| Local note | Little-323752--305131026674 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-275) and index. |
| LCCN | 98041969 |
| ISBN | 067446706X (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH360.5 .R874 1999 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |