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Richard Dawkins: How a scientist changed the way we think

Richard Dawkins: How a scientist changed the way we think

by Mark Ridley (Editor), Alan Grafen (Editor), Mark Ridley (Editor)

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Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of The Selfish Gene, this sparkling collection explores the impact of Richard Dawkins as scientist, rationalist, and one of the most important thinkers alive today. Specially commissioned pieces by leading figures in science, philosophy, literature, and the media, such as Daniel C. Dennett, Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker, Philip Pullman, and the Bishop of Oxford, highlight the breadth and range of Dawkins' influence on modern science and culture, from the gene's eye view of evolution to his energetic engagement in public debates on science, rationalism, and religion. This volume, which includes personal reminiscences and critical debate, as well as accessible discussions of science, is a stimulating tribute to a remarkable intellectual, written by some of the finest writers and scientists working today.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 304
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 16 Mar 2006
ISBN 10: 0199291160
ISBN 13: 9780199291168

Media Reviews
An interesting series of essays. Philip Hensher, The Spectator A sparkling collection. Prospect This book presents a vivid picture of how one man, by force of rigorous analysis and clear writing, taught a generation of biologists how to think about evolution New York Times While such festschrifts are usually deadly dull, designed to flatter rather than enlighten, this is a delightful exception, containing a number of thought-provoking essays that go beyond mere appreciation of Dawkins's book. Jerry A. Coyne, Times Literary Supplement
Author Bio

Alan Grafen is Professor of Theoretical Biology in the Department of Zoology, at Oxford University. Mark Ridley lectures in the Department of Zoology at Oxford University. He is best known as the author of a number of popular books, including the critically acclaimed Mendel's Demon.