Darwin

A multi-disciplinary overview, by leading authorities, of the influence of the work of Charles Darwin on arts, science and society.

William Brown (Edited by), Andrew C. Fabian (Edited by)

9780521131957, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 July 2010

226 pages, 38 b/w illus.
24.8 x 17.4 x 1 cm, 0.45 kg

"Darwin is accessible; contributions retain the vitality of the public address. As well as a comment on the history of Darwin and his work, Darwin is a notable record of how the author of Origin was commemorated at 200.
Piers J. Hale, The Quarterly Review of Biology

Charles Darwin can easily be considered one of the most influential scholars of his time. His thoughts, ideas, research and writings have had a far reaching impact and influence on modern thought in the arts, on society, and in science. With contributions from leading scholars, this collection of essays explores how Darwin's work grew out of the ideas of his time, and how its influence spread to contemporary thinking about creationism, the limits of human evolution and the diversification of living species and their conservation. A full account of the legacy of Darwin in contemporary scholarship and thought. With contributions from Janet Browne, Jim Secord, Rebecca Stott, Paul Seabright, Steve Jones, Sean Carroll, Craig Moritz and John Dupré. This book derives from a highly successful series of public lectures, revised and illustrated for publication under the editorship of Professor William Brown and Professor Andrew Fabian of the University of Cambridge.

1. Darwin's intellectual development: biography, history, and commemoration Janet Browne
2. Global Darwin James A. Secord
3. Darwin in the literary world Rebecca Stott
4. Darwin and human society Paul Seabright
5. The evolution of utopia Steve Jones
6. The making of the fittest: the DNA record of evolution Sean B. Carroll
7. Evolutionary biogeography and conservation on a rapidly changing planet: building on Darwin's vision Craig Moritz and Ana Carolina Carnaval
8. Postgenomic Darwinism John Dupré.

Subject Areas: Evolution [PSAJ], History of science [PDX]