by Stephen Jay Gould · Orbis · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788476342244
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The Panda's Thumb is a collection of essays by paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould that explore various topics related to evolution, science, and natural history. With an accessible and reflective style, Gould examines complex scientific concepts and presents them in a clear and engaging way for the general reader. Through fascinating examples and interesting anecdotes, the author invites reflection on the nature of science and its impact on our understanding of the world.
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.
