Richard Goldschmidt: hopeful monsters and other 'heresies'.
Richard Goldschmidt is remembered today as one of the most controversial biologists of the twentieth century. Although his work on sex determination and physiological genetics earned him accolades from his peers, his rejection of the classical gene and his unpopular theories about evolution significantly damaged his scientific reputation. This article reviews Goldschmidt's life and work, with an emphasis on his controversial views.
Dietrich
Michael R
MR
Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755, USA. michael.dietrich@dartmouth.edu
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