GOULD, Stephen Jay (1941 – 2002)
1941 – 2002
4 entries in the GMN corpus.
Image source Eric Taylor · Book cover of The Flamingo's Smile · Public domain
1972 CE
#7585
"Punctuated equilibria: an alternative to phyletic gradualism." IN: T.J.M. Schopf, ed., Models in Paleobiology.
The theory of punctuated equilibrium or punctuated equilibria in evolution. This theory argues that once species appeared in the the fossil record they became stable, showing little net evolutionary change for most of…
1981 CE
#13068
The mismeasure of man.
A critique of statistical methods and cultural motivations underlying biological determinism. "Gould argues that the primary assumption underlying biological determinism is that, “worth can be assigned to indivi…
1992 CE
#7570
Finders, Keepers: Eight collectors.
A spectacular book on eight medical and natural history museums: text by Gould, superbly reproduced dramatic photographs by Purcell. Chapter 1: "Dutch treat: Peter the Great and Frederik Ruysch".
2002 CE
#9188
The structure of evolutionary theory.
A "technical book on macroevolution and the historical development of evolutionary theory.[1] The book was twenty years in the making,[2]published just two months before Gould's death.[3] Aimed primarily at profession…