How Long to Read George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle

How Long Does it Take to Read George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 55 minutes to read George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle by George John Romanes

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Description

George John Romanes was a disciple and close associate of Charles Darwin for several years before the death of the latter. In the late nineteenth century, Romanes came to be regarded as the most important follower of Darwin. His topmost contribution to evolution theory was the hypothesis of Physiological Selection, a mechanism that would explain speciation without geographical isolation. This work was presented to the Linnean Society in 1886, and produced a mixed reaction. Several evolutionists (such as Alfred Russel Wallace) regarded the proposal as completely wrong. There was, however, a wide repercussion. On Monday, August 16th 1886, the London Times published a short description of Romanes' ideas and commented: "Mr. George Romanes appears to be the biological investigator upon whom in England the mantle of Mr. Darwin has most conspicuously descended. During many years he frequently and exhaustively discussed the whole philosophy of evolution with the distinguished author of 'The Origin of Species,' and thus he is in the best position for continuing and extending his work, fortified by the latest arguments, observations, and admissions of that singularly candid mind." The first part of this book contains a scientific biography of George John Romanes, with special emphasis on his connection with Darwin and evolution theory, showing his struggle to become the leader of evolutionary thought after the death of the master. The second part of the book contains Romanes' 1886 article on physiological selection, complemented by several footnotes providing additional information.

How long is George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle?

George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle by George John Romanes is 173 pages long, and a total of 43,769 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

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The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 59 minutes to read George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle aloud.

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George John Romanes and the Struggle for Darwin's Mantle is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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