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Darwin and the Barnacle
The Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthrough
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Focusing on the intriguing relationship between Charles Darwin and a rare barnacle, this narrative explores the complexities of Darwin's journey towards his groundbreaking theory of natural selection. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century biology, it delves into the reasons behind Darwin's two-decade delay in publishing his findings. Richly illustrated and filled with thought-provoking concepts, the book presents a captivating account of how curiosity and indirect paths can lead to monumental scientific achievements.
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Darwin and the Barnacle, Rebecca Stott
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- 2004
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- Subtitle
- The Story of One Tiny Creature and History's Most Spectacular Scientific Breakthrough
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Rebecca Stott
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780393325713
- Series
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- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, Science & Math, Natural sciences, Biology, Science, Evolution, History of Science
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
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- Focusing on the intriguing relationship between Charles Darwin and a rare barnacle, this narrative explores the complexities of Darwin's journey towards his groundbreaking theory of natural selection. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century biology, it delves into the reasons behind Darwin's two-decade delay in publishing his findings. Richly illustrated and filled with thought-provoking concepts, the book presents a captivating account of how curiosity and indirect paths can lead to monumental scientific achievements.