{"product_id":"darwin-portrait-of-a-genius-paperback","title":"Darwin: Portrait of a Genius - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"riveting\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) biography of one of the most influential and controversial scientists in Western history\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcclaimed historian and biographer Paul Johnson turns his keen eye on Charles Darwin, the towering figure whose work continues to spur scientific debate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith his publication of \u003ci\u003eOn the Origin of Species\u003c\/i\u003e, Darwin forever changed our concept of the world. While Johnson praises Darwin's extraordinary skills as a natural scientist and his monumental achievements, he does not sidestep Darwin's tragic failures as an anthropologist. Johnson argues that by applying his theory of natural selection to humans, Darwin provided a platform for the burgeoning eugenics movement. Lay readers and academics alike will enjoy this concise and unflinching exploration of Charles Darwin, a genius whose discoveries--even the flawed ones--add significant dimension to our understanding of his mind, the era in which he lived, and his everlasting impact on our world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003eSocrates: A Man for Our Times;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJesus: A Biography from a Believer\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eChurchill\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698011508832,"sku":"9780147509772","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/ac5bed48a078c487ae24b51af56d3413.webp?v=1775832938","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/darwin-portrait-of-a-genius-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}