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Darwin: Portrait of a Genius | Paul Johnson
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Acclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate. Johnson's biography is already causing a stir on the pages of Slate and New Scientist, and has become a voice in the public discussion of evolution popularised by the likes of Richard Dawkins. Lay readers and academics alike will enjoy this concise and unflinching exploration of Charles Darwin, a genius whose discoveries add significant dimension to our understanding of his mind and his everlasting impact on our world.
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With Darwin and his work considered a household name, the view people have of him can be blurred due to the respect for his work. This book takes a look into his life and goes into some of the details a fan might rather pretend don‘t exist. During the current political climates (especially in America), we can have a tendency of forgetting that major historical figures were still impacted by the social norms of their time.