E. Ray Lankester and the Making of Modern British Biology (British Society for the History of Science Monographs)

Language: English

Published by British Society for the History of Science, 1995

090645011X / 9780906450116

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1995. [vii], 220pp. B&W illustrations. "E. Ray Lankester was one of the giants of late-nineteenth-century British science. His work as a morphologist and evolutionist brought him international fame, and his contributions to scientific education and to the organisation of British science were immense. He made many enemies in the course of his only too active pursuit of his goals, but was respected and admired by scientists and by those of a liberal disposition. He knew numerous eminent figures of the time, including many outside the realms of science - Karl Marx, H. G. Wells and Anna Pavlova, to name only three. His work has now been largely forgotten, having fallen into that blind spot of the history of biology, the era between the original Darwinian debate and the emergence of the modern synthesis of genetics and Darwinism. Nevertheless, a cursory glance at the nature of his achievements makes it obvious that he is worthy of a serious study." (from the Editors' Preface) Previous owner's name and address to the half title page. The book is otherwise in excellent condition. There are no other inscriptions and all contents are tight and clean.…

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Title
E. Ray Lankester and the Making of Modern British Biology (British Society for the History of Science Monographs)
Author
Lester, Joe (edited by Peter J. Bowler)
Publisher
British Society for the History of Science
Publication year
1995
Condition
Very Good Plus
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
090645011X
ISBN 13
9780906450116
Edition
First Edition
Dimensions
9.1" Tall
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