D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson

Talk: On Growth and Form

With Matthew Jarron.

Hailed as ‘the greatest work of prose in 20th century science’, and inspiring scientists, artists and thinkers alike, On Growth and Form by the Scottish mathematical biologist D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Matthew Jarron, curator of the D’Arcy Thomson Museum of Zoology at the University of Dundee will discuss the influence of D’Arcy Thompson’s writing.

*Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, Peter Randall-Page will, unfortunately, not be able to be involved in this talk as previously advertised.

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