Darwin
Portrait of a Genius
$51.54
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2014
Summary
A “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) biography of one of the most influential and controversial scientists in Western historyAcclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate.With his publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin forever changed our concept of the world. While Johnson praises Darwin’s extraordinary skills as a natural scientist and his monumental achievements, he does no…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780147509772 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0147509777 |
| Author: | Paul Johnson |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2014 |
| Weight: | 135g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 127mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for Darwin :
Praise for Darwin: “Riveting … The ‘genius’ of Paul Johnson’s biography of Charles Darwin is manifestly, impressively apparent [in his discussion of] On the Origin of Species.”—Wall Street Journal “Excellent and courageous.”—Michael Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace “This little sketch reminds us why Darwin’s theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy.”—Publishers Weekly “This is a first-rate biography, one that brings Darwin and his ideas into brilliant focus.” —History Book Club“Characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand.”—Booklist
About The Author
Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson is the author of many bestselling books, including Socrates- A Man for Our Times; Jesus- A Biography from a Believer; and Churchill. He lives in London.
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