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The Structure of Evolutionary Theory
Evolutionary theory promised a neat, gradual story of life’s endless tinkering—until reality kept throwing curveballs. What if evolution isn’t just about tiny steps and survival of the fittest individual? Stephen Jay Gould’s magnum opus asks the uncomfortable questions Darwin’s fans tend to dodge. It’s a sprawling rethink that shakes up how we imagine life’s history, and it’s not for the faint of heart.
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