Evolution's Workshop
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“Science writing at its best.” —Seattle Times
The Galápagos Islands were largely overlooked until Charles Darwin arrived in the 1830s and recognized that their isolation...
“Science writing at its best.” —Seattle Times
The Galápagos Islands were largely overlooked until Charles Darwin arrived in the 1830s and recognized that their isolation and desolation were a boon for the naturalist. Since then, these islands have been the locale of every major turning point in evolutionary theory. Pulitzer Prize-winner Edward J. Larson's Evolution's Workshop is a compelling narrative of the archipelago’s role in the history of science, filled with strange twists and curious characters. The story takes us from the pre-Darwin days, to the fabulous expeditions of the Roaring Twenties, to creationists' attempts at undercutting evolutionary theory , to the growing environmental threat from increasing numbers of scientists and eco-tourists. Evolution's Workshop is a glorious tale of discovery that brings alive the human thirst for knowledge.
Published By Basic Books
Format Paperback
Number Of Pages 336
Publication Date 04/18/2002
ISBN 9780465038114
Dimensions 6 inches x 9 inches
"Larson belong[s] to the select roster of academic historians whose work can be read for pleasure."—Washington Post Book World
"Required reading for those seriously interested in Darwin, evolution or these remarkable islands."—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"An engaging mixture of strenuous scientific ideas and the quirks and foibles of some the human advocates."—Los Angeles Times
"A fascinating narrative of the explorers, buccaneers, and socialites who have visited the island…. nicely summarizes the history of evolutionary biology."—Businessweek
"An outstanding contribution to the outpouring of books on evolution and the faith/science boundary."—Gregg Easterbrook, Washington Monthly