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1018715
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b773085
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Farber, Paul Lawrence,1944-
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| Title & Author
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Finding order in nature : : the naturalist tradition from Linnaeus to E.O. Wilson /\ Paul Lawrence Farber.
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| Publication Statement
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Baltimore, Md. :: Johns Hopkins University Press,, 2000.
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| Series Statement
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Johns Hopkins introductory studies in the history of science
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x, 136 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm.
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| ISBN
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0801863899
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: 0801863902
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: 9780801863899
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: 9780801863905
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-129).
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| Contents
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Collecting, classifying, and interpreting nature: Linnaeus and Buffon, 1735-1788 -- New specimens: transforming natural history into a scientific discipline, 1760-1840 -- Comparing structure: the key to the order of nature, 1789-1848 -- New tools and standard practices, 1840-1859 -- Darwin's synthesis: the theory of evolution, 1830-1882 -- Studying function: an alternative vision for the science of life, 1809-1900 -- Victorian fascination: the golden age of natural history, 1880-1900 -- New synthesis: the modern theory of evolution, 1900-1950 -- The naturalist as generalist: E.O. Wilson, 1950-1994.
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| Abstract
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The importance of naming and categorizing nature has its roots in the biblical Genesis, as does the problematic view of man's domination over it. Farber (history, Oregon State U.) traces the scientific study of the natural world from its 18th century beginnings with Swedish botanist Linnaeus and his French rival Buffon, through Darwin's synthesis, to the modern theory of evolution (1900-50), and concerns over biodiversity by the "naturalist as generalist" exemplified by Wilson. Includes modest b&w illustrations.Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
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Linné, Carl von,1707-1778.
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Wilson, Edward O.
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Linné, Carl von,(1707-1778)
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Natural history-- History.
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Natural History-- history.
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Sciences naturelles-- Histoire.
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Evolução.
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História natural.
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Natural history.
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Naturalistes-- 18e-20ème siècle.
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Plantes-- Classification-- 18e-20ème siècle.
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Sciences naturelles-- Classification-- 18e-20ème siècle.
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Classificatie.
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Natuurlijke historie.
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| Dewey Classification
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508/.09
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| LC Classification
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QH15.F27 2000
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42.01bcl
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508.0923
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