Subject: Biology History (Keywords)

A fascinating exploration of how our understanding of life on our planet has evolved, through eleven of the most exciting Christmas Lectures on the natural world given at the Royal Institution.

Humane, gentle, self-effacing, and remarkably free from the racism that blighted so many of his contemporaries, Wallace is one of the neglected giants of the history of science and ideas. This biography puts him back centre stage, where he belongs.

Humane, gentle, self-effacing, and remarkably free from the racism that blighted so many of his contemporaries, Wallace is one of the neglected giants of the history of science and ideas. This biography puts him back to centre stage.

Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' is the most important and yet least read scientific work in the history of science. Now James T. Costa has given a new voice to this eopchal work. By leading readers line by line through the 'Origin', he brings evolution's foundational text to life for ...

This title tells of the unbelievably riveting adventure of an unlikely young explorer who emerged from the jungles of Africa with evidence of a mysterious, still mythical beast - the gorilla - only to stumble straight into the centre of the biggest debate of the day: Darwin's theory of evolution.

This profusely illustrated book presents the reader, clearly and concisely, the all-encompasing study and classification of plant and animal life. It surveys the history of biology before the Renaissance and continues through modern biology.

The authors describe different historical aspects of the interrelationship of technical experience and social policy in the fields of health, education and social welfare.

An alternative approach to Key Stage 3 biology theory. Topics covered are: 'in the beginning', 'disgusting discoveries', 'risky experiments', 'causing a stir', 'bizarre beyond belief' and 'yesterday, today and tomorrow'.

An alternative approach to Key Stage 3 biology theory. Topics covered are: 'in the beginning', 'disgusting discoveries', 'risky experiments', 'causing a stir', 'bizarre beyond belief' and 'yesterday, today and tomorrow'.