The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck

"Effectively explaining how her subject's thoughts on evolution were twisted by his detractors into a caricature of what he originally intended, Riskin concludes that, in many ways, 'Lamarck was right.' Historians and scientists will find much to savor."

"Compelling and intellectually rigorous."

"A remarkably transformative work ..."

"An intriguing look at the life of a scientist who changed the way we look at life."

"Riskin believes, he warrants full rehabilitation as a theorist, however, is another story."