The reluctant Mr. Darwin : an intimate portrait of Charles Darwin and the making of his theory of evolution
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Published
New York : Atlas Books/Norton, [2006].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
0393059812, 9780393059816, 9780393329957, 039332995X
Physical Desc
304 pages ; 22 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol (Rogers Free) - Adult Non-Fiction | 92 DARWIN | On Shelf |
| Cranston Central - Adult Non-Fiction | B DARWIN CHARLES | On Shelf |
| Lincoln - Adult Non-Fiction | Bio DARW | On Shelf |
| Little Compton (Brownell) - Adult Non-Fiction | BIO Dar | On Shelf |
| Providence Public - Level 1 Book Stacks | 575 D228q | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Atlas Books/Norton, [2006].
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
0393059812, 9780393059816, 9780393329957, 039332995X
UPC
9780393059816
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-283) and index.
Description
"Charles Darwin was by nature a homebody, a breeder of pigeons, a close student of barnacles--in short, a cautious and deeply shy man. Yet he found himself burdened with a profoundly radical insight. This elusive character, whose theories have had such a revolutionizing impact on our understanding of nature, remains as misapprehended as his most wondrous, frightening idea: "natural selection," the primary mechanism of evolution. In this concise and powerful biography, David Quammen captures the complex development of Darwin's thoughts, showing the celebrated natural scientist in all his apprehensions, doubts, and brilliance."--Publisher's website.
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Traces the twenty-one-year period between Charles Darwin's original idea about natural selection and the publication of "On the Origin of Species," in an account that offers insight into his experiences as a cautious naturalist.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Quammen, D. (2006). The reluctant Mr. Darwin: an intimate portrait of Charles Darwin and the making of his theory of evolution (First edition.). Atlas Books/Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quammen, David, 1948-. 2006. The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution. Atlas Books/Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quammen, David, 1948-. The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution Atlas Books/Norton, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Quammen, David. The Reluctant Mr. Darwin: An Intimate Portrait of Charles Darwin and the Making of His Theory of Evolution First edition., Atlas Books/Norton, 2006.
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