Bibliograph

The lying stones of Marrakech, penultimate reflections in natural history, Stephen Jay Gould

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The lying stones of Marrakech, penultimate reflections in natural history, Stephen Jay Gould

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The lying stones of Marrakech

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

41606297

Responsibility statement

Stephen Jay Gould

Sub title

penultimate reflections in natural history

Summary

Essays cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of fossils, evolution, and biodiversity

Table Of Contents

Episodes in the birth of paleontology: the nature of fossils and the history of the earth -- Present at the creation: how France's three finest scientists established natural history in an age of revolution -- Darwin's century-and ours: lessons from Britain's four greatest Victorian naturalists -- Six little pieces on the meaning and location of excellence -- Science in society -- Evolution at all scales

Target audience

adult

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