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The Panda's Thumb
by Stephen Jay Gould
Essays on imperfection as evidence of evolution: the panda's wrist bone, Mickey Mouse's face, Piltdown. Gould's essay form at its best.
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you want Gould's essays.
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you want a continuous argument.
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Three things you will actually use
- Imperfection reveals history.
- Odd arrangements tell stories.
- Essays teach science.
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Read the title essay.
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Gould's essays.
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