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Darwin: Life After Origins

Darwin: Life After Origins

FromIn Our Time: Science


Darwin: Life After Origins

FromIn Our Time: Science

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 8, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 2009 and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, Melvyn Bragg presents a series about Darwin's life and work.Melvyn visits Darwin's home at Down House in Kent. Despite ill health and the demands of his family, Darwin continued researching and publishing until his death in April 1882.Featuring contributions from Darwin biographer Jim Moore, geneticist at University College London Steve Jones, Darwin expert Alison Pearn of the Darwin Correspondence Project and former garden curator at Down House Nick Biddle.
Released:
Jan 8, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.