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Richard Owen

    20. červenec 1804 – 18. prosinec 1892

    Richard Owen byl anglický biolog, srovnávací anatom a paleontolog, který se zasloužil o zavedení termínu „dinosaurus“. Ačkoli souhlasil s evolucí, Owen zpochybňoval Darwinovu teorii přirozeného výběru a navrhoval složitější evoluční proces. Jeho práce předznamenala moderní evoluční vývojovou biologii a byl klíčovou postavou při založení Přírodovědného muzea v Londýně, čímž navždy změnil účel muzeí. Owenův odkaz spočívá v jeho vědeckých objevech i v jeho vlivu na veřejné instituce.

    Palaeontology
    The Primrose Path to Hell
    Answering the Ultimate Question
    Palæontology: or, a Systematic Summary of Extinct Animals and Their Geological Relations
    Productivity
    On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History
    • On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History

      Including the Substance of a Discourse on That Subject, Delivered at the Royal Institu

      • 146 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      The landmark speech from 1862 advocates for the establishment of the Natural History Museum, emphasizing the importance of such an institution for public education and scientific advancement. It highlights the value of natural history in understanding the world and encourages investment in knowledge and discovery. The speech serves as a historical reflection on the cultural and educational priorities of the time, underlining the museum's role in fostering curiosity and learning for future generations.

      On the Extent and Aims of a National Museum of Natural History
    • Productivity

      Follow 80/20 Pareto Principle and Avoid Cognitive Biases, Master the Art of Decision Making (Develop the Power of Super Thinking With Mental Models)

      • 198 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Focusing on productivity enhancement, this book offers techniques designed to help you achieve your goals quickly while freeing up time for family and personal passions. It emphasizes efficient methods that lead to noticeable progress, allowing you to work less and enjoy life more. Discover practical strategies to transform your approach to work and life balance.

      Productivity
    • Answering the Ultimate Question

      • 304 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,6(66)Ohodnotit

      Fred Reichheld's 2006 book The Ultimate Question, that question being, "How likely is it that you would recommend this company to a friend or colleague?"-challenged the conventional wisdom of customer satisfaction programs. It coined the terms 'bad profits' and 'good profits' and pointed to a faster, much more accurate way of gauging customers' real loyalty to a company, introducing a quantitative measure (the Net Promoter Score) for establishing a baseline and effectively tracking changes going forward. Richard Owen and Laura Brooks are co-developers, along with Reichheld, of the methodology behind answering the question. In this book, Owen and Brooks tell how based on a variety of real case studies' to actually embed Net Promoter discipline in organizations of all types.

      Answering the Ultimate Question
    • The Primrose Path to Hell

      • 82 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení

      The author's extensive travels for outdoor magazine articles have exposed him and his wife, Donna, to a variety of church services across different denominations. Their experiences have sparked deep concern over liberal sermons that suggest a believer's future sins do not affect their salvation. This exploration raises questions about faith, doctrine, and the implications of such teachings on personal beliefs and the Christian community.

      The Primrose Path to Hell
    • Palaeontology

      A Systematic Summary of Extinct Animals and their Geological Relations

      • 444 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení

      This systematic summary delves into extinct animals and their geological relationships, providing a comprehensive overview of paleontology as understood in the 19th century. The book, a faithful reprint of the 1860 original, serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution and classification of extinct species, reflecting the scientific knowledge and methodologies of its time.

      Palaeontology
    • On the Anatomy of Vertebrates - Volume 1

      • 698 stránek
      • 25 hodin čtení

      Focusing on vertebrate anatomy, this highly illustrated three-volume work by Richard Owen delves into the structures of fishes, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Published between 1866 and 1868, it offers detailed insights into the anatomical features and classifications of various vertebrate species, showcasing Owen's expertise and contributions to the field of comparative anatomy.

      On the Anatomy of Vertebrates - Volume 1
    • This comprehensive classification of mammals, authored by renowned British anatomist Richard Owen in 1859, offers an in-depth examination of mammalian anatomy and taxonomy. Owen's work reflects his expertise and unique perspective, particularly his anti-evolutionist stance, providing a historical context to the scientific understanding of mammals during that era. The book serves as a significant contribution to zoology and showcases the scientific debates of the time.

      On the Classification and Geographical Distribution of the Mammalia