Asa Gray

Broschiertes Buch

Darwiniana

Essays and Reviews Pertaining to Darwinism

Beschreibung

This vintage book contains Asa Gray's 1889 collection of essays on the subject of Darwinism. The articles champion the theory of evolution from a botanical standpoint, but also seek to reconcile Darwin's theory with religion, which Gray did by making a case for theistic evolution - a marriage of theology and the theory of evolution. This fascinating volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in the in the work of Charles Darwin, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Asa Gray (1810 - 1888) was one of the most esteemed and influential botanists of nineteenth century America, most famous for this collection of essays. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Autor

Asa Gray, who lived from November 18, 1810, to January 30, 1888, is regarded as the most significant American botanist of the 1800s. His Darwiniana was seen as a seminal account of how science and faith did not always have to conflict. Gray insisted that all members of a species have to be genetically related. Additionally, he was adamantly against the concepts of special creation, which prevents evolution, and hybridization within a single generation. Despite the fact that Gray's theistic evolution was directed by a Creator, he was a fervent Darwinist. Throughout his many years as a botany professor at Harvard University, Gray maintained regular correspondence and visits with many of the top natural scientists of the day, including Charles Darwin, who thought highly of him. In addition to visits to the southern and western regions of the United States, Gray made multiple travels to Europe in order to work with prominent European scientists of the day. He also established a wide network of collectors of specimens. Being a prolific writer, he played a significant role in bringing North American plant taxonomy together.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dyer Press
• Seitenzahl: 424
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 595g
• ISBN-13: 9781408601105
• ISBN-10: 1408601109
• Artikelnr.: 23356812