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Darwin The Life of a Tormented Evolutionist

Adrian Desmond

A biography of the naturalist disputes misconceptions, including Darwin's status as a true scientist, discussing how Darwin concealed his theory of evolution for twenty years, agonizing over its implications and the impact it would have on his social standing.

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On Being with Krista Tippett

This book is another co-authored work by James Moore, mentioned alongside "Darwin's Sacred Cause".

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James Moore is co-author with Adrian Desmond of several books, including Darwin the Life of a Tormented Evolutionist and most recently, Darwin's Sacred Cause, how a hatred of slavery shaped Darwin's v...

— Episode: James Moore — Evolution and Wonder: Unde...

Episode: James Moore — Evolution and Wonder: Understanding...

This book is another co-authored work by James Moore, mentioned alongside "Darwin's Sacred Cause".

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James Moore is co-author with Adrian Desmond of several books, including Darwin the Life of a Tormented Evolutionist and most recently, Darwin's Sacred Cause, how a hatred of slavery shaped Darwin's views on human evolution.

Episode: James Moore — Evolution and Wonder: Understanding...

This book is a biography of Charles Darwin, co-authored with Adrian Desmond.

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James Moore is co-author with Adrian Desmond of several books, including Darwin the Life of a Tormented Evolutionist and most recently, Darwin's Sacred Cause, how a hatred of slavery shaped Darwin's views on human evolution.

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