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The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History

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W. W. Norton, Nov 29, 2010 - Nature - 476 pages

"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal—a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and] one of the sharpest and most humane thinkers in the sciences." --David Quammen, New York Times Book Review

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Review: The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History

User Review  - Eddy Allen - Goodreads

"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal—a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and ... Read full review

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User Review  - Sharon - Goodreads

I loved this book and Gould 's " spin" on evolution & the future of our world. Read full review

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About the author (2010)

Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) was the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Zoology and Professor of Geology at Harvard University. He published over twenty books, received the National Book and National Book Critics Circle Awards, and a MacArthur Fellowship.

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