The Lying Stones of Marrakech: Penultimate Reflections in Natural HistoryIn his latest collection of essays, bestselling scientist Stephen Jay Gould once again offers his unmistakable perspective on natural history and the people who have tried to make sense of it. Gould is planning to bring down the curtain on his nearly thirty-year stint as a monthly essayist forNatural Historymagazine, the longest-running series of scientific essays in history. This, then, is the next-to-last essay collection from one of the most acclaimed and widely read scientists of our time. In this work of twenty-three essays, selected byBooklistas one of the top ten science and technology books of 2000, Gould covers topics as diverse as episodes in the birth of paleontology to lessons from Britain’s four greatest Victorian naturalists.The Lying Stones of Marrakechpresents the richness and fascination of the various lives that have fueled the enterprise of science and opened our eyes to a world of unexpected wonders. |
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User Review - pbjwelch - LibraryThingLoved the title essay; skipped three of the more esoteric chapters; was a bit miffed over the Darwin chapters as I'm a Wallace supporter; and ended by thinking essays and columns are perfect for ... Read full review
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User Review - hcubic - LibraryThingI find it surprising that this is the first book by Stephen Jay Gould that I selected as a "Pick" for the Journal of Chemical Education, since I own and have enjoyed reading many of them. I have had ... Read full review
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Present at the Creation | 72 |
and Revision of Nature | 115 |
Darwins Centuryand Ours | 144 |
Recognizing the Multiple Facets of Genius | 169 |
Six Little Pieces on the Meaning and Location | 217 |
Science in Society | 248 |
Evolution at All Scales | 316 |
Illustration Credits | 357 |
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| Title | The Lying Stones of Marrakech: Penultimate Reflections in Natural History |
| Author | Stephen Jay Gould |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Three Rivers Press, 2000 |
| ISBN | 0609807552, 9780609807552 |
| Length | 371 pages |
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