Armstrong, Patrick
Alfred Russel Wallace (Critical Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789140859
- author:
- Armstrong, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Reaktion Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 centimetres (0.27 kg)
- Genre:
- Biography, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alfred Russel Wallace: A Life of Science and Struggle This biography offers a comprehensive look at the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, often referred to as the "Father of Biogeography". Wallace's work had a profound impact on the field of evolution through natural selection, but his personal struggles and eccentricities have also become well-known. A psychological approach is taken in this compact yet insightful book, which sheds light on Wallace's tumultuous life. From his early years to the eve of World War I, Armstrong explores the many facets of Wallace's character, revealing a complex individual who faced numerous challenges, including financial difficulties and relationship issues. Despite these obstacles, Wallace went on to become one of the most influential scientists of his time, defying expectations with his "very ordinary" education. This biography provides a nuanced understanding of a man whose extraordinary achievements were often overshadowed by his personal struggles.
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