REASON FOR EVERYTHING by Marek Kohn ( 9780571223930 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

REASON FOR EVERYTHING
NATURAL SELECTION AND THE BRITISH IMAGINATION

By:

Marek Kohn

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0571223931

ISBN 13:

9780571223930

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Publisher:

FABER & FABER

Pub. date:

1 September, 2005

Edition:

Main

Pages:

392

Description:

Offers a fusion of science and biography. This book is about the Englishness of evolutionary theory and the lives and personalities - often eccentric and controversial - of those who made it.

Synopsis:

'A marvellous book.' New Scientist 'A real triumph.' Guardian A Reason for Everything is a brilliant and surprising fusion of science and biography. It is a very human book about the Englishness of evolutionary theory and the lives and personalities - often eccentric and controversial - of those who made it. 'Marek Kohn has written yet another brilliant book about great debates in science.' Neal Ascherson, Observer 'A well-written and carefully researched account of some of the main British players in the world of evolution. Every evolutionist should read it.' Steve Jones, Nature 'An educative and fascinating tale ...Kohn is a wonderful writer.' A. C. Grayling, Literary Review

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