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Discover the captivating biography of Richard Owen, the prominent Victorian-era naturalist renowned for his role in shaping London’s Natural History Museum. This 2023 release, brilliantly crafted by distinguished historian Patrick Armstrong, provides an in-depth exploration of Owen's complex personality and significant contributions to science. Owen, often seen as brilliant yet controversial, was instrumental in advancing our understanding of paleontology, despite his contentious relationships with contemporaries like Charles Darwin. This book delves into Owen’s life, exploring the psychology behind his often disputed character traits and his paradoxical position within the scientific community. With rich insights into the scientific debates of the time, this biography is essential for enthusiasts of natural history and the evolution of scientific thought. Included are fascinating details of Owen's accomplishments alongside a frank evaluation of his often challenging interpersonal dynamics. Perfect for readers seeking to understand the dichotomy of a scientific giant whose influence continues to resonate today. Enjoy free shipping on this item—please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note: once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get your copy today and engage with the legacy of Richard Owen in this must-read biography!
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: 9781789147629
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
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Brilliant, hard-working, immensely productive and influential, the naturalist Richard Owen was a great promoter of science, and played a large role in shaping London's Natural History Museum. An often difficult and arrogant individual, he was accused of plagiarism and bullying, and is the only man whom Charles Darwin claimed to hate. Although strongly opposed to Darwin and Thomas Huxley's theories of evolution through natural selection, there is evidence that a few of Owen's ideas were not so very distant from theirs. This biography gives an account of Owen's life and work, providing possible psychological and social reasons for some of his more controversial characteristics, and his sometimes rather strained relations with his scientific contemporaries.
'In this lively and sure-footed biography, distinguished historian of science Patrick Armstrong brilliantly brings a lifetime of scholarship to the task of explicating why Victorian-era palaeontologist and Charles Darwin collaborator and detractor Richard Owen remains worthy of our attention. A fascinating study!' - Tom Chaffin, author of Odyssey: Charles Darwin, the Beagle, and the Voyage that Changed the World
'Armstrong’s biography accomplishes its admirable purpose – describing in considerable detail Owen’s many accomplishments and contrasting them with his disagreeable nature.' - Geoffrey Martin, Southern Connecticut State University
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: 9781789147629
Year: 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Brilliant, hard-working, immensely productive and influential, the naturalist Richard Owen was a great promoter of science, and played a large role in shaping London's Natural History Museum. An often difficult and arrogant individual, he was accused of plagiarism and bullying, and is the only man whom Charles Darwin claimed to hate. Although strongly opposed to Darwin and Thomas Huxley's theories of evolution through natural selection, there is evidence that a few of Owen's ideas were not so very distant from theirs. This biography gives an account of Owen's life and work, providing possible psychological and social reasons for some of his more controversial characteristics, and his sometimes rather strained relations with his scientific contemporaries.
'In this lively and sure-footed biography, distinguished historian of science Patrick Armstrong brilliantly brings a lifetime of scholarship to the task of explicating why Victorian-era palaeontologist and Charles Darwin collaborator and detractor Richard Owen remains worthy of our attention. A fascinating study!' - Tom Chaffin, author of Odyssey: Charles Darwin, the Beagle, and the Voyage that Changed the World
'Armstrong’s biography accomplishes its admirable purpose – describing in considerable detail Owen’s many accomplishments and contrasting them with his disagreeable nature.' - Geoffrey Martin, Southern Connecticut State University