Of Moths and Men

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

Autori

• Judith Hooper

Parametri

• 406 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Scienze Naturali
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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