Richard Owen was an English biologist, comparative anatomist, and paleontologist, best remembered for coining the term Dinosauria. While agreeing that evolution occurred, Owen challenged Darwin's theory of natural selection, proposing a more complex evolutionary process. His work anticipated modern evolutionary developmental biology, and he was instrumental in establishing the Natural History Museum in London, forever changing the purpose of museums. Owen's legacy lies in his scientific discoveries and his influence on public institutions.
The author's extensive travels for outdoor magazine articles have exposed him and his wife, Donna, to a variety of church services across different denominations. Their experiences have sparked deep concern over liberal sermons that suggest a believer's future sins do not affect their salvation. This exploration raises questions about faith, doctrine, and the implications of such teachings on personal beliefs and the Christian community.
Follow 80/20 Pareto Principle and Avoid Cognitive Biases, Master the Art of Decision Making (Develop the Power of Super Thinking With Mental Models)
Focusing on productivity enhancement, this book offers techniques designed to help you achieve your goals quickly while freeing up time for family and personal passions. It emphasizes efficient methods that lead to noticeable progress, allowing you to work less and enjoy life more. Discover practical strategies to transform your approach to work and life balance.
A Systematic Summary of Extinct Animals and their Geological Relations
This systematic summary delves into extinct animals and their geological relationships, providing a comprehensive overview of paleontology as understood in the 19th century. The book, a faithful reprint of the 1860 original, serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution and classification of extinct species, reflecting the scientific knowledge and methodologies of its time.
Including the Substance of a Discourse on That Subject, Delivered at the Royal Institu
The landmark speech from 1862 advocates for the establishment of the Natural History Museum, emphasizing the importance of such an institution for public education and scientific advancement. It highlights the value of natural history in understanding the world and encourages investment in knowledge and discovery. The speech serves as a historical reflection on the cultural and educational priorities of the time, underlining the museum's role in fostering curiosity and learning for future generations.
Focusing on vertebrate anatomy, this highly illustrated three-volume work by Richard Owen delves into the structures of fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Published between 1866 and 1868, it offers detailed insights into the anatomical features and classifications of various vertebrate species, showcasing Owen's expertise and contributions to the field of comparative anatomy.
This comprehensive classification of mammals, authored by renowned British anatomist Richard Owen in 1859, offers an in-depth examination of mammalian anatomy and taxonomy. Owen's work reflects his expertise and unique perspective, particularly his anti-evolutionist stance, providing a historical context to the scientific understanding of mammals during that era. The book serves as a significant contribution to zoology and showcases the scientific debates of the time.
Fred Reichheld's 2006 book The Ultimate Question, that question being, "How likely is it that you would recommend this company to a friend or colleague?"-challenged the conventional wisdom of customer satisfaction programs. It coined the terms 'bad profits' and 'good profits' and pointed to a faster, much more accurate way of gauging customers' real loyalty to a company, introducing a quantitative measure (the Net Promoter Score) for establishing a baseline and effectively tracking changes going forward. Richard Owen and Laura Brooks are co-developers, along with Reichheld, of the methodology behind answering the question. In this book, Owen and Brooks tell how based on a variety of real case studies' to actually embed Net Promoter discipline in organizations of all types.
Owen was the founder of the Natural History Museum, bringing the collections over from the British Museum. Although he was a supporter of evolutionary theory, he was reluctant to accept Darwin's version of evolution. This volume examines fossil evidence for change in species over time.