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Richard Charles Lewontin (March 29, 1929 – July 4, 2021 [3]) was an American evolutionary biologist, mathematician, geneticist, and social commentator.
Jul 7, 2021 · Dr. Lewontin was a pioneer in the study of genetic variation among humans and other animals. Applying insights from mathematics and molecular biology, he radically advanced scientists’...
Nov 25, 2021 · Sahotra Sarkar, Elliott Sober & William C. Wimsatt. 8311 Accesses. 5 Citations. 56 Altmetric. 1 Mention. Explore all metrics. Richard C. Lewontin, who died earlier this year at age 92, is widely considered to have been the preeminent population geneticist of the last half century (Fig. 1 ).
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Richard (Dick) Lewontin, who died last year at age 92, was a preeminent evolutionist and population geneticist who was also a committed Marxist, a public intellectual, a serious contributor to the philosophy of science, an inspired teacher, and a mentor to legions of students and postdocs.
Sep 3, 2021 · Grace Huckins. Science. Sep 3, 2021 8:00 AM. Richard Lewontin Leaves a Legacy of Fighting Racism in Science. The late evolutionary biologist made a reputation—and enemies—by speaking out against...
Jul 21, 2021 · July 21, 2021. Richard Lewontin (1929–2021): A Scientist for the People. Introduction to the Lewontin Memorial Collection. Richard Lewontin’s passing on July 4, 2021 brought sadness to many—those who knew him personally, as well as those who revered him as a stalwart embodiment of science for the people.
Jul 27, 2021 · Campus & Community. A pioneering geneticist and Renaissance man of parts. Richard Lewontin remembered as whip-smart, a fierce debater, and an engaged and loyal mentor and friend. Juan Siliezar. Harvard Staff Writer. July 27, 2021 7 min read.
