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In "Ever Since Darwin," evolutionary biologist Stephen Jay Gould examines the historical trajectory of evolutionary theory. He discusses pivotal events such as the Cambrian population explosion, critiques including Velikovsky’s theories, and the evolution of natural selection and genetic selection concepts. Gould’s synthesis provides insight into how evolutionary thought has evolved over time and the controversies that have shaped its development.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Stephen Jay Gould
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