Darwinian myths
Edward Caudill
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Darwinian myths
Published
September 30, 2005
Publisher
University of Tennessee Press
Pages
184
ISBN-13
9781572334526
ISBN-10
1572334525
Description
In Darwinian Myths, Edward Caudill examines the ability of Darwin's theory to inspire legends, focusing particularly on the impact of social Darwinism on popular culture. This compelling testimony to the power of myth shows the ways in which, over the years, Darwin's ideas - twisted, truncated, and misapplied - have been appropriated by individuals, governments, and cultural elites to lend credibility to xenophobic, racist, and imperialist political movements and policies. Caudill uses newspaper and magazine accounts and correspondence to trace the myth-making and promotional efforts of Darwin himself, as well as the transformation of his empirically based theory into the philosophy of social Darwinism.
Subjects
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Introduction to genetic analysis
Microbiology
The Selfish Gene
What is life? The physical aspect of the living cell
The Singularity Is Near
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Darwinian myths?
This edition of Darwinian myths has approximately 184 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Darwinian myths?
For most readers, Darwinian myths typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Darwinian myths?
Darwinian myths was written by Edward Caudill.
When was Darwinian myths published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 30, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.