{"product_id":"richard-dawkins-how-a-scientist-changed-the-way-we-think-paperback","title":"Richard Dawkins: How a Scientist Changed the Way We Think - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Grafen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark Ridley\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the publication of the international bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Selfish Gene\u003c\/em\u003e some thirty years ago, Richard Dawkins powerfully captured a newly emerging way of understanding evolution--a gene's eye view. Dawkins went on to publish five more bestselling books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Blind Watchmaker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUnweaving the Rainbow\u003c\/em\u003e. He is one of the most high profile public intellectuals today and any attempt to understand the scientific view of the world must grapple with his ideas.\u003cbr\u003e Now, in this exciting collection of original essays, some of the world's leading thinkers offer their take on how Dawkins has changed the way we think. Readers will find stimulating pieces by Daniel Dennett, the renowned philosopher of mind and author of \u003cem\u003eDarwin's Dangerous Idea\u003c\/em\u003e; Steven Pinker, the brilliant Harvard linguist who wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Language Instinct\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Blank Slate\u003c\/em\u003e; Matt Ridley, author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eGenome\u003c\/em\u003e; and James Watson, who with Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA, arguably the greatest scientific discovery of the last century. Dawkins' widely admired literary style forms the subject of several pieces, including one from novelist Philip Pullman (author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eHis Dark Materials\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy). As one of the world's best known rationalists, Dawkins' stance on religion is another theme in this collection, explored by Simon Blackburn, Michael Ruse, Michael Shermer, and the Bishop of Oxford. Numbering twenty in all, these articles are not simply rosy tributes, but explore how Dawkins' ideas have shaped thinking and public debate, and include elements of criticism as well as thoughtful praise. \u003cbr\u003e Richard Dawkins' work has had the rare distinction of generating as much excitement outside the scientific community as within it. This stimulating volume is a superb summation of the depth and range of his influence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Grafen\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Theoretical Biology in the Department of Zoology, at Oxford University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Ridley\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eMendel's Demon.\u003c\/em\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 298\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 7.69 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52761614942515,"sku":"9780199214662","price":46.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/HhCSjpj3C9780199214662.webp?v=1764514755","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/richard-dawkins-how-a-scientist-changed-the-way-we-think-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}