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- Title
Family matters.
- Authors
Berry, Andrew
- Abstract
"The Huxleys" is a biography that examines the lives of Thomas Henry Huxley (TH) and his grandson Julian Sorrel Huxley (JS), two influential members of a renowned family. The book challenges the notion that TH and JS were central figures in the development of evolutionary thinking, instead highlighting their contributions in other areas. It explores TH's role as "Darwin's bulldog" and his famous debate with Samuel Wilberforce, as well as his disagreements with Charles Darwin and progressive views. The biography also discusses JS's involvement in the modern theory of evolution and various administrative roles. It raises questions about the transmission of values and ideas across generations and explores the factors behind the family's success, including societal privilege and genetic inheritance. The text also delves into the prevalence of mental illness within the family and its potential connection to creativity and genius. Overall, it provides an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the Huxley family and their contributions to science.
- Subjects
HISTORY of science; SCIENCE education; GOVERNMENT policy; ETIOLOGY of mental illnesses; FAMILIES; DAUGHTERS; SONS
- Publication
Evolution, 2024, Vol 78, Issue 6, p1193
- ISSN
0014-3820
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/evolut/qpae047