Michael Webster

The Man Who Named the World: Carl Linnaeus (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Before Carl Linnaeus, the study of life was chaos. Every plant, animal, and mineral was buried under sprawling, localized descriptionsa nomenclature so fragmented that no two scientists could agree on a single name. Then came the ambitious Swedish vicar's son who, with one elegant and revolutionary act, created the universal language of biology.

This comprehensive biography traces the extraordinary life of Linnaeus (17071778): from his impoverished beginnings and formative expedition to the Arctic wilderness of Lapland, to his explosive publishing breakthrough in the Netherlands that launched the controversial Sexual System of classification.

Explore the dramatic arc of the Enlightenment's greatest systematist: his rise to academic celebrity at Uppsala, the global dispersion of his knowledge by his daring students, the Linnaean Apostles, and the complex philosophical struggles and political maneuvering that defined his final years.

Delving into his character, his scientific revolutions, and the lasting cultural impact of his work, this book reveals Linnaeus not just as the father of modern taxonomy, but as the complicated, intensely human mind who organized natureand whose simple, two-part names remain the indispensable foundation of science today. Approx.175 pages, 34000 word count

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michael Webster
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Oktober 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232374006
• Artikelnr.: 75755555

Autorenporträt

Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world.

Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.