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Every book David Dobbs recommended on podcasts
David Dobbs appeared on The Book Review podcast, where he engaged in deep discussions about scientific literature and historical scientific theories. During the episode, David Dobbs examined J. Scott Turner's book Purpose & Desire, noting that the author attempts to add to Darwin's theory rather than completely disrupt it. Additionally, David Dobbs discussed Rob Wesson's book Darwin's First Theory, following and recreating the journey and research regarding Darwin's early ideas on coral reefs. Through these conversations on The Book Review, David Dobbs highlighted works that explore the nuances of evolutionary thought and the historical development of scientific concepts, offering listeners a thoughtful look into how scientists and researchers build upon foundational theories in biology and natural history.
Books recommended by David Dobbs
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Darwin's First Theory
Discussed“and it's his journey that Rob Wesson both recreates and follows on foot in his book Darwin's first Theory”
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Purpose & desire
Discussed“there's one Scott Turner's purpose and desire is one that this happens fairly often he's attempting to add something not to completely disrupt Darwin's theory”
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Books David Dobbs wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Jesmyn Ward on 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“there have been about 7,500 or more published about Darwin since he wrote Origin of Species in 1859”
“and this is something that hasn't gotten a lot of attention except in your book and yes I wrote a b whole book about this actually called Reef Madness as I think you mentioned up front”
“and it was the main and most difficult part of his second book The Descent of Man”