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The man who organized nature : the life of Linnaeus

Broberg, Gunnar, 1942-2022 author, Paterson, Anna (Anna Tora), 1942- translator

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\"The Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) is the known as the father of modern biological taxonomy. One of the greatest scientists in history, he formalized and popularized the system of binomial nomenclature and classified thousands of species of plants and animals. In his field, he is so well known that he is often referred to simply as \"L.\" In this comprehensive biography, Linnaeus scholar Gunnar Broberg, draws on a wide range of new research to paint a vivid and intimate portrait of the man. Delving deep into Linnaeus's correspondence and other contemporary sources, Broberg introduces reader's to Linnaeus's family and takes them along on his famous expedition to Lapland. He also investigates the scientist's private thoughts on subjects such as evolution and religion, which often yielded eccentric results. Despite, or perhaps because, of his great achievement, Linnaeus could be moody and egotistical, and this nuanced biography does not shy away from presenting both his scientific achievements and human failings\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Subject: Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778. / Naturalists Sweden Biography. / BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology / HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century
• ISBN: 9780691213422

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