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To whom it may concern,
I would be very grateful if you could circulate the following information below to the
Natsca mailing list regarding the upcoming Wallace100 lecture series? I will send an electronic flyer through to you shortly
for further information.
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As part of the Wallace100 celebrations taking part in 2013, the Natural History Museum will be hosting a monthly lecture series. These lectures are part of the Museum’s participation in Wallace100, an international programme of projects
and events celebrating the centenary of Wallace’s death on 7 November 2013. At these monthly events, leading biologists and historians will discuss different aspects of Wallace’s life and work. The series also highlights the significance of the Museum as a
focal point for Wallace collections and studies.
The Natural History Museum 8 August 16:30 – 17:30, Flett Events Theatre
Professor Ted Benton, University of Essex – ‘Wallace’s thought on nature, human nature and socialism’
Was there a link between Wallace's evolutionary thinking and his socio-political beliefs? Find out in this free lecture.
Wallace is best known for his role, with Darwin, in founding the theory of evolution by natural selection, but the two scientists' views on human evolution were very different.
The talk is presented by professor of sociology, Ted Benton. This is the 7th in our series of Wallace100 lectures.
Free tickets need to be booked in advance
Book tickets
online
Doors open 16.00
Later in his life Wallace became a prominent social critic and campaigner for land nationalisation and socialism. This lecture explores the relationships between his evolutionary thinking and his socio-political views.
About Professor Ted Benton
Ted Benton is professor of Sociology at University of Essex. He has published extensively on philosophy, critical social theory and environmental politics. He is also a photographer and author of several books on entomology,
including two works in the HarperCollins New Naturalist series.
Details of the event can also be found here:
http://www.nhmshop.co.uk/tickets/wallace-nature-humanity/events-listing.html?month=20138&day=8
Details of the Wallace100 celebrations can be found here:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/science-of-natural-history/wallace/events/index.html
Details of Wallace100 events taking place at the NHM can be found here:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/wallace100events
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Many thanks,
Marie Rose
Science Group Administrator
Science Administration Team
Library and Archives | Projects and Initiatives
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
T: +44 (0) 20 7942 5267
F: +44 (0) 20 7942 5229
Please note my work hours are 8.30 - 4.30.