Dispelling the darkness : voyage in the Malay Archipelago and the discovery of evolution by Wallace and Darwin / John van Wyhe, National University of Singapore.

  • Van Wyhe, John, 1971-
Date:
2013
  • Books

About this work

Description

"Darwin is one of the most famous scientists in history. But he was not alone. Comparatively forgotten, Wallace independently discovered evolution by natural selection in Southeast Asia. This book is based on the most thorough research ever conducted on Wallace's voyage. Closely connected, but worlds apart, Darwin and Wallace's stories hold many surprises. Did Darwin really keep his theory a secret for twenty years? Did he plagiarize Wallace? Were their theories really the same? How did Wallace hit on the solution, and on which island? This book reveals for the first time the true story of Darwin, Wallace and the discovery that would change our understanding of life on Earth forever." -- Publisher's description.

Publication/Creation

New Jersey : World Scientific, 2013.

Physical description

xi, 405 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-393) and index.

Contents

Great expectations -- Empires of steam -- Singapore -- Malacca and Borneo -- Testing the waters -- Crossing the Line -- In search of paradise -- Struggle and spice -- The longest day -- Darwin's delay -- Crossing back -- Counting up.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    History of Medicine
    AOS /WYH
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9789814458795
  • 9814458791
  • 9789814458801
  • 9814458805