Francis Galton and Building Names at UCL
In October 2014, I proposed to UCL that it change the name of a lecture theatre named for Francis Galton. That letter is here. More…
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Eugenics
Eugenics Tree – source for this famous image
The “eugenics tree” is one of the most reprinted images associated with the history of the subject. The source is Laughlin (1923: 15, figure 3). It was used at the Second International Congress of Eugenics (September More…
Should UCL De-Name Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology?
Because I’ve been vocal in arguing for de-naming UCL facilities once (but no longer) associated with racist, nativist, eugenicists Francis Galton and Karl Pearson, I was asked if UCL should de-name its Petrie Museum of More…
Synthesis Period
Genetics: Sewall Wright Taught Me, volume 2
These lecture notes derive from Wright’s taught course at University of Chicago, Fundamental Genetics (Zoology 310), which he presented in January-March 1952. This volume is x+62 pages, 8.5″ x 11″. Genetics: Sewall Wright Taught Me, volume More…
George Gaylord Simpson’s “Night Thoughts on Leaving the American Museum” (book)
George Gaylord Simpson (1902-1984) was a leader in twentieth century vertebrate palaeontology, and he contributed to making the American Museum of Natural History a powerhouse in the field. In 1959, Simpson left his job at More…
Physiological Genetics: Sewall Wright Taught Me, volume 3
These lecture notes derive from Wright’s taught course at University of Chicago Physiological Genetics (Zoology 312), which he presented in March-April 1952. This volume is x+72 pages, 8.5″x11″ Physiological Genetics: Sewall Wright Taught Me, volume More…
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Scopes Monkey Trial 1925: Innes Lecture 2020
For the Innes Lecture 2020, I discussed the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial. Owing to COVID-related public health restrictions, we moved this lecture online. Details on access now are available through the John Innes Centre. The More...
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