by Stephen Jay Gould · Editorial Crítica · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491997450
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In this fundamental work of popular science, the renowned paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould explores the wonders and imperfections of nature. Through enigmatic questions, such as the panda's strange thumb, the migrations of sea turtles, or the diversity of anglerfish, the author invites us to reflect on the theory of evolution and the paradoxes of the human condition. With a masterful style, Gould uses these biological curiosities to illustrate how understanding nature allows us to test our theories about the history of life, revealing the fascinating complexity of the natural 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.
