portrait of a genius Johnson, Paul 1928- creator text encyclopedia nyu New York Viking 2012 monographic eng

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164 p. ; 24 cm. Darwin{u2019}s revolutionary career is the perfect vehicle for historian Paul Johnson. Marked by the insightful observation, spectacular wit, and highly readable prose for which Johnson is so well regarded, Darwin brings the gentleman-scientist and his times brilliantly into focus. From Darwin{u2019}s birth into great fortune to his voyage aboard the Beagle, to the long-delayed publication of his masterpiece, Johnson delves into what made this Victorian gentleman into a visionary scientist{u2014}and into the tragic flaws that later led Darwin to support the burgeoning eugenics movement. A heritage of genius, and its shadow -- Education and self-education of a scientist -- The loss of God -- The making of a masterpiece -- Among the apes and angels -- How the great botanist missed an opportunity -- Evils of social Darwinism -- Triumph and reversal of natural selection. Paul Johnson. Includes bibliographical references and index. e-uk-en Darwin, Charles 1809-1882 Naturalists England Biography Naturalistas Biografías B QH 31 D228J 2012 576.8/2092 B 9780670025718 0670025712 2012003433 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/2012003433-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/2012003433-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/2012003433-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1304/2012003433-d.html DLC 091019 20230411090603.0 17196229 spa