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On the Origin of Evolution: Tracing ‘Darwin’s Dangerous Idea’ from Aristotle to DNA
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John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin
“On the Origin of Evolution” by John and Mary Gribbin is a comprehensive book that traces the origins of evolutionary theory from Aristotle to modern-day genetics. The book examines how the concept of evolution has developed over time and how it has been shaped by new scientific discoveries. The authors explore the work of important figures in the history of evolutionary theory, including Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and Gregor Mendel. They also discuss the impact of genetics and DNA on our understanding of evolution. The book is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important ideas in science.
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John Gribbin gained a PhD from the Institute of Astronomy in Cambridge before working as a science journalist for Nature and later New Scientist. John has written many bestselling popular science books, including In Search of the Multiverse and The Universe: A Biography. Mary Gribbin is a teacher with a special gift for communicating difficult concepts, and she is a previous winner of the TES Junior Information Book Award. John and Mary are both Visiting Fellows at the University of Sussex. They have co-written several titles, including Out of the Shadow of a Giant.
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Title: On the Origin of Evolution: Tracing ‘Darwin’s Dangerous Idea’ from Aristotle to DNA
Author: John Gribbin, Mary Gribbin
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Weight: 210g
Published Year: 2021
Publisher: William Collins
ISBN: 978-0008333409
Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
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