Of Moths and Men

An Evolutionary Tale: The Untold Story of Science and the Peppered Moth

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• Judith Hooper

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• 406 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Naturwissenschaften
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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Set in the 1950s, the narrative follows H. B. D. Kettlewell, a British physician whose study of Peppered Moths provided pivotal evidence for evolution. However, the story unveils him as a flawed scientist, overshadowed by his domineering mentor, E. B. Ford, a fervent Darwinian. Judith Hooper explores the underlying rivalries, jealousy, and scientific inaccuracies that shaped this iconic experiment, challenging its legacy in evolutionary biology. This thought-provoking work invites ongoing debate and scrutiny.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• Einband: Paperback