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Darwin Mythology
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Author : Kostas Kampourakis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2024-06-06
Darwin Mythology written by Kostas Kampourakis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-06 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Many historical figures have their lives and works shrouded in myth, both in life and long after their deaths. Charles Darwin (1809–82) is no exception to this phenomenon and his hero-worship has become an accepted narrative. This concise, accessible and engaging collection unpacks this narrative to rehumanize Darwin's story and establish what it meant to be a 'genius' in the Victorian context. Leading Darwin scholars have come together to argue that, far from being a lonely genius in an ivory tower, Darwin had fortune, diligence and – crucially – community behind him. The aims of this essential work are twofold. First, to set the historical record straight, debunking the most pervasive myths and correcting falsehoods. Second, to provide a deeper understanding of the nature of science itself, relevant to historians, scientists and the public alike.
Darwin Mythology
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Author : Kostas Kampourakis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2024-06-30
Darwin Mythology written by Kostas Kampourakis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-30 with Science categories.
This accessible collection debunks pervasive myths about Darwin's life and work, deepening our understanding of the history of science.
The Darwin Myth
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Author : Benjamin Wiker
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2009-06-02
The Darwin Myth written by Benjamin Wiker and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-02 with Science categories.
The Darwin Myth casts aside Darwinism's politically correct veneer and offers a critical, scientific analysis of Darwin's life and his history–changing theory. Without vilifying or deifying Darwin, Wiker reveals the story of the complicated man with a love for family, science, and a passion to eliminate God from public thought.
Darwinian Myths
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Author : Edward Caudill
language : en
Publisher: Univ. of Tennessee Press
Release Date : 2005-05-30
Darwinian Myths written by Edward Caudill and has been published by Univ. of Tennessee Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-05-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Darwinian Myths, Edward Caudill examines the ability of Darwin's theory to inspire legends, focusing particularly on the impact of social Darwinism on popular culture. This compelling testimony to the power of myth shows the ways in which, over the years, Darwin's ideas--twisted, truncated, and misapplied--have been appropriated by individuals, governments, and cultural elites to lend credibility to xenophobic, racist, and imperialist political movements and policies. Caudill uses newspaper and magazine accounts and correspondence to trace the myth-making and promotional efforts of Darwin himself, as well as the transformation of his empirically based theory into the philosophy of social Darwinism.
Darwinism The Refutation Of A Myth
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Author : Søren Løvtrup
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1987-06-25
Darwinism The Refutation Of A Myth written by Søren Løvtrup and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-06-25 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Science Secrets
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Author : Alberto A. Martinez
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Release Date : 2011-05-29
Science Secrets written by Alberto A. Martinez and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Pre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-29 with Social Science categories.
"Accessibly written in an engaging style, this book examines classic popular stories in the history of science. Some of the myths discussed include Franklin's Kite, Newton's Apple, and Thomson's plum pudding model of the atom. Martn̕ez successfully holds readers' attention by relying on rich documentation from primary sources to debunk speculations that have become reified over time. He argues that although scientists have disagreed with one another, the disagreements have been productive. Features includes extensive primary source documentation and detailed explanations of how to compare contradictory sources in order to determine which accounts are truly valid"-- Provided by publisher.
Modern Mythology
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Author : Andrew Lang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
Modern Mythology written by Andrew Lang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with Mythology categories.
Darwin S Error
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Author : Thomas Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Four O'Clock Press
Release Date : 2008
Darwin S Error written by Thomas Jackson and has been published by Four O'Clock Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Darwin S Creation Myth
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Author : Alexander Mebane
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Darwin S Creation Myth written by Alexander Mebane and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Evolution (Biology) categories.
Newton S Apple And Other Myths About Science
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Author : Ronald L. Numbers
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2015-11-04
Newton S Apple And Other Myths About Science written by Ronald L. Numbers and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-04 with History categories.
A Guardian “Favourite Reads—as Chosen by Scientists” Selection “Tackles some of science’s most enduring misconceptions.” —Discover A falling apple inspired Isaac Newton’s insight into the law of gravity—or did it really? Among the many myths debunked in this refreshingly irreverent book are the idea that alchemy was a superstitious pursuit, that Darwin put off publishing his theory of evolution for fear of public reprisal, and that Gregor Mendel was ahead of his time as a pioneer of genetics. More recent myths about particle physics and Einstein’s theory of relativity are discredited too, and a number of dubious generalizations, like the notion that science and religion are antithetical, or that science can neatly be distinguished from pseudoscience, go under the microscope of history. Newton’s Apple and Other Myths about Science brushes away popular fictions and refutes the widespread belief that science advances when individual geniuses experience “Eureka!” moments and suddenly grasp what those around them could never imagine. “Delightful...thought-provoking...Every reader should find something to surprise them.” —Jim Endersby, Science “Better than just countering the myths, the book explains when they arose and why they stuck.” —The Guardian