Julian Huxley was a prominent British biologist and thinker, whose work delved deeply into evolution and secular humanism. With a background in academia and as the first Director-General of UNESCO, Huxley championed the popularization of science across platforms, from books and articles to radio and television. His wide-ranging interests encompassed topics such as genetics, zoology, and the future of humanity, making him an influential figure in the scientific and intellectual landscape of his time. Huxley's legacy endures through his efforts to bridge scientific understanding with human progress and comprehension.
A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures, from jackdaws and water-shrews to dogs, cats and even wolves. It is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends!
Darwin's theory of natural selection is also a humane and inspirational vision of ecological inter-relatedness revealing the almost unthinkably complex and mutual inter-dependencies between animal and plant life, climate and physical environment and - by implication - the human world.
Focusing on the foundational concepts of evolutionary biology, this definitive edition presents a critical exploration of the scientific principles that shaped the field in the twentieth century. It delves into the theoretical frameworks that support evolutionary theory, making it an essential read for those interested in the intersection of science and philosophy.
