Charles Darwin - The Fragmentary Man

This biography of Charles Darwin, first published in 1937, re-lives Darwin's life year by year, allowing the reader to share his experiences. The book displays Darwin's ideas and how they developed and grew over time. This title will be of great interest to students of the history of science and philosophy.

List of contents

Preface;  Part One: Family Overture;  1. Darwin-Wedgwood  2. From One Generation;  Part Two: The Making of the Man;  3. Shrewsbury Days  4. Doctor, Clergyman  5. Offer of Adventure  6. The Adventure Begins  7. Ship and Shore  8. The World Before Us  9. London: The First Fruits  10. London: Macaw Cottage;  Part Three: The Man Making;   11. Early Days at Downe  12. Barnacles and Middle Age  13. The Great Work  14. Climactic  15. Reception of a Book  16. The Great God Pan  17. The Question of Questions  18. Botany Bay  19. The Ultimate Haven;  Part Four: Commentary;  20. The Fragmentary Man;  Bibliography;  Index

About the author

West, Geoffrey

Summary

This biography of Charles Darwin, first published in 1937, re-lives Darwin’s life year by year, allowing the reader to share his experiences. The book displays Darwin’s ideas and how they developed and grew over time. This title will be of great interest to students of the history of science and philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Geoffrey West
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781138496569
• ISBN: 978-1-138-49656-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Evolution, HISTORY / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, History of Science, Biography: science, technology & medicine, Biography: science, technology and medicine