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Richard Dawkins
ISBN 9780062225795
Rs. 880
Ecco
An Appetite for Wonder
Who it's for: Readers interested in the life and mind of Richard Dawkins
An Appetite for Wonder is Richard Dawkins' insightful memoir, charting his early life and intellectual journey. From his childhood in colonial Kenya to his formative years at Oxford, Dawkins explores the experiences and ideas that shaped him into one of the most influential evolutionary biologists and public intellectuals of our time, culminating in the genesis of his groundbreaking work, The Selfish Gene.Why You Should Read? Gain insight into the formative years of a seminal scientific thinker. Understand the intellectual path that led to the development of the gene-centered view of evolution. Explore the personal story behind the author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. Discover how a scientific mind develops a lifelong passion for discovery and critical thought.
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- Covers Dawkins' childhood in colonial Kenya and his education at Oxford
- Traces the intellectual journey that led to The Selfish Gene
- Offers personal insight into the author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion
- Explores the development of a scientific mind and passion for critical thought
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Questions about this book
What period of Dawkins' life does this memoir cover?
It covers his early life, from childhood in colonial Kenya to his formative years at Oxford, culminating in the genesis of The Selfish Gene.
Is this book about his later works like The God Delusion?
The memoir focuses on his early life and intellectual journey, but it provides personal background relevant to understanding his later works.
What is the main focus of the memoir?
It focuses on the experiences and ideas that shaped Dawkins into an evolutionary biologist and public intellectual, leading to his gene-centered view of evolution.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers interested in Dawkins' personal story, the development of scientific ideas, or the background to The Selfish Gene.