Wonderful Life
The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History
29 May 1991
Territory Rights — Worldwide including Canada, but excluding the British Commonwealth.
Description
"[An] extraordinary book. . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer. . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence."—James Gleick, New York Times Book Review
Reviews
"There is no question about the historical importance of the Burgess Shale, and Gould is right when he says that it deserves a place in the public consciousness along with big bangs and black holes. . . . A compelling story, told with characteristic verve." — Richard A. Fortey, Nature
"Gould at his best. . . . The message of history is superbly conveyed. . . . Recommended reading for scientists and nonscientists of all persuasions." — Walter C. Sweet, Science
Awards
Winner — Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, 1990
Shortlisted — Pulitzer Prize, 1990
Also By: Stephen Jay Gould 
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