The Power of Life by Jessica Riskin is a thought-provoking exploration of how biology came to be imagined as a science of life, change, and adaptation. Centered on the revolutionary ideas of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, this book traces the intellectual history behind modern biology and the debates that shaped it.
Rich in ideas and accessible in tone, The Power of Life will appeal to readers interested in science, history of science, and the development of scientific thought. It offers a compelling look at how a radical thinker helped redefine the study of living things and influenced the way we understand nature today.
