Darwin's sacred cause: race, slavery and the quest for human origins
by Desmond, Adrian J. 1947-; Moore, James R. 1947-.
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BookPublisher: Allen Lane 2009ISBN: 9781846140358; 1846140358.Classification number: 576.8209 DESSubject(s): Darwin 1809-1882 -- Ethics | Darwin 1809-1882 -- Political and social views | Evolution (Biology) | Natural selection | Antislavery movementsSubject: By examining Darwin's manuscripts and correspondence (published and unpublished) and covert notebooks, the author put forward the argument that Darwin's hatred of slavery shaped his ideas and laid the foundations for his revolutionary ideas.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 576.8209 DES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002571967X |
Includes bibliographical references and index
By examining Darwin's manuscripts and correspondence (published and unpublished) and covert notebooks, the author put forward the argument that Darwin's hatred of slavery shaped his ideas and laid the foundations for his revolutionary ideas.
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