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Discover the captivating biography of Alfred Russel Wallace, a pioneering naturalist and co-discoverer of natural selection, in 'Radical by Nature'. This enthralling book details Wallace's remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a key figure in Victorian science. Known for his legendary expeditions through Amazonia and Southeast Asia, Wallace collected thousands of previously unknown species, laying the groundwork for evolutionary biogeography. Through insightful narratives, James Costa unveils Wallace's friendships with other scientific luminaries, including Charles Darwin, and highlights his dedication to social and humanitarian causes. Wallace's adventurous spirit led him to explore radical ideas that transformed the natural sciences, making him a pivotal figure in biology history. This biography also explores his controversial interests in spiritualism and socialism, showcasing his advocacy for women's rights and labor reform that often put him at odds with contemporary scientific communities. With a rich tapestry of letters, journals, and historical context, 'Radical by Nature' offers an engaging portrait of a thinker whose ideas continue to influence the field of science today. Ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in evolutionary biology, this brand new trade edition is published by Princeton University Press in 2023. Free shipping is available for this item; please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691233796
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A major new biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveller, humanitarian, and codiscoverer of natural selection
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823–1913) was perhaps the most famed naturalist of the Victorian age. His expeditions to remote Amazonia and southeast Asia were the stuff of legend. A collector of thousands of species new to science, he shared in the discovery of natural selection and founded the discipline of evolutionary biogeography.
Radical by Nature tells the story of Wallace’s epic life and achievements, from his stellar rise from humble origins to his complicated friendship with Charles Darwin and other leading scientific lights of Britain to his devotion to social causes and movements that threatened to alienate him from scientific society.
James Costa draws on letters, notebooks, and journals to provide a multifaceted account of a revolutionary life in science as well as Wallace’s family life. He shows how the self-taught Wallace doggedly pursued bold, even radical ideas that caused a seismic shift in the natural sciences, and how he also courted controversy with nonscientific pursuits such as spiritualism and socialism. Costa describes Wallace’s courageous social advocacy of women’s rights, labour reform, and other important issues. He also sheds light on Wallace’s complex relationship with Darwin, describing how Wallace graciously applauded his friend and rival, becoming one of his most ardent defenders.
Weaving a revelatory narrative with the latest scholarship, Radical by Nature paints a mesmerising portrait of a multifaceted thinker driven by a singular passion for scienc
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691233796
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A major new biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveller, humanitarian, and codiscoverer of natural selection
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823–1913) was perhaps the most famed naturalist of the Victorian age. His expeditions to remote Amazonia and southeast Asia were the stuff of legend. A collector of thousands of species new to science, he shared in the discovery of natural selection and founded the discipline of evolutionary biogeography.
Radical by Nature tells the story of Wallace’s epic life and achievements, from his stellar rise from humble origins to his complicated friendship with Charles Darwin and other leading scientific lights of Britain to his devotion to social causes and movements that threatened to alienate him from scientific society.
James Costa draws on letters, notebooks, and journals to provide a multifaceted account of a revolutionary life in science as well as Wallace’s family life. He shows how the self-taught Wallace doggedly pursued bold, even radical ideas that caused a seismic shift in the natural sciences, and how he also courted controversy with nonscientific pursuits such as spiritualism and socialism. Costa describes Wallace’s courageous social advocacy of women’s rights, labour reform, and other important issues. He also sheds light on Wallace’s complex relationship with Darwin, describing how Wallace graciously applauded his friend and rival, becoming one of his most ardent defenders.
Weaving a revelatory narrative with the latest scholarship, Radical by Nature paints a mesmerising portrait of a multifaceted thinker driven by a singular passion for scienc