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One Long Argument: Charles Darwin and the Genesis of Modern Evolutionary Thought
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This edition suggests One Long Argument: Charles Darwin and the Genesis of Modern Evolutionary Thought by Ernst Mayr is a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 1991 • Harvard Univ Pr • 195 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1991 • Harvard Univ Pr • 195 pages • ISBN 9780674639058.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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Expect a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. That usually makes for a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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