Books by Martin Fichman

Long kept in Darwin's shadow, Wallace co-discovered the theory of evolution, but was overlooked by critics due to his controversial intellectual career. Fichman examines not only Wallace's scientific work but also his philosophical concerns and political involvement.

Although Charles Darwin was a central figure in the 19th-century development of evolutionary theory, we often tend to overlook the crucial role played by other thinkers of the time. This study of the Victorian controversies over the cultural meaning of evolution broadens our perspective by emphasising the contributions of these individuals.