by Stephen Jay Gould · Editorial Crítica · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491997849
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In this fundamental work of popular science, paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould explores the history of the natural world through fascinating biological singularities. Moving away from abstract theories, the author uses specific mysteries—such as the evolution of teeth in birds or the patterns on zebras—to illustrate the explanatory power of evolutionary theory and the importance of historical contingencies in life. Through a series of sharp and humorous reflections, Gould challenges the stereotypes of 'hard science' and invites us to better understand both the workings of nature and our own existence.
Stephen Jay Gould was an American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, historian of science, and one of the most widely read authors of popular science of his generation. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential figures in evolutionary biology. Gould spent most of his career teaching at Harvard University and working at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. In 1996, Gould was hired as the Vincent Astor Visiting Research Professor of Biology at New York University, after which he divided his time teaching between there and Harvard.
