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Synopsis
In this dense text, Stephen J. Gould brings together his many ideas on evolutionary theory and equilibrium. He specifically treats the three main currents of Darwinism and how, in his view, they can be reconciled.
| Size | | Length: | 1433 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 3.0 in | | Weight: | 78.4 oz |
Publisher's Notes
First Line: "In a famous passage added to later editions of the ORIGIN OF SPECIES, Charles Darwin (1872, p 134) generalized his opening statement on the apparent absurdity of evolving a complex eye through a long series of gradual steps by reminding his readers that they should always treat 'obvious' truths with skepticism."
Industry Reviews
"Let me say that there is much in THE STRUCTURE OF EVOLUTIONARY THEORY that rewards careful study and will be worthwhile reading for evolutionists of all persuasions. There is value in having Gould's own ideas collected in one place. ...Having said this, however, apart from exhaustion, my main emotion on coming to the end of THE STRUCTURE OF EVOLUTIONARY THEORY is sadness. Sadness that one as gifted as Stephen Jay Gould has so let his emotions outweigh his strengths and achievements."
Globe and Mail (Toronto) - Michael Ruse (03/23/2002)
"Stephen Jay Gould doesn't hold anything back in this remarkable and important book....[I]ts formidable length and density could scare away all but the most informed and stubborn readers. This would be a shame. If you have a serious interest in evolutionary theory, you should at least familiarize yourself with the book's essence....[A]s anyone familiar with Gould's writing knows, serious readers will be regularly and amply rewarded for their efforts."
Ruminator Review - Mark Davis
"One of the joys of reading about good science is the chance not only to observe how scientific theory works, but also to participate in the workings of the mind behind the words. In Gould's...THE STRUCTURE OF EVOLUTIONARY THEORY, the reader will find such joy in abundance."
New York Review of Books - Tim Flannery (05/23/2002)
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