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Month: October 2012

New ebook review: 'The Origin of Darwinism'

I have just posted a review of the new Guardian ebook 'The Origin of Darwinism: Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species', edited by James Randerson.

Published 29-Oct-2012
Filed under: Blog Tags: books

Book review: ‘The Origin of Darwinism’ by James Randerson (ed.)

Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species

Published 29-Oct-2012
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Books on Evolution, Science/History Books Tags: books, evolution, reviews, richard dawkins

Giants’ Shoulders #52: Loads More Heroes

This blog is proud to host the 52nd edition of 'The Giants' Shoulders' history of science blog carnival....

Published 16-Oct-2012
Filed under: Blog Tags: giants shoulders, history of science

New book review: Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story

I have just posted a review of Dr L.R. Croft's book ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’. I was not convinced by his thesis that Charles Darwin did indeed return to Christianity on his deathbed.

Published 02-Oct-2012
Filed under: Blog Tags: books, charles darwin, myths, religion

Book review: ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’ by L.R. Croft

Shamelessly perpetuating a Darwinian myth.

Published 02-Oct-2012
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Biographies Tags: books, charles darwin, lady hope, myths, religion, reviews

NEWSLETTER

  • Newsletter 14: ‘The correct way to classify species’
    Taxonomic techniques compared • Pterosaurs • plant evolution and mega-herbivores • punctuated equilibrium • chimp vocalisations • giraffes’s necks • whale evolution • giant tortoises • platypus conspiracy • book recommendations
  • Newsletter No. 13: ‘Some excellent news’
    Some great news • How the internet is supposed to work • Darwin plays backgammon • Links and book reviews • a necessary owl

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