Biopolitics and Animal Species in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Science

Explore the intricate relationship between literature and science in "Biopolitics and Animal Species in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Science" by Matthew Rowlinson. Set to be published in 2024 by Cambridge University Press, this compelling hardback spans 264 pages and delves into the nineteenth-century crisis surrounding the concept of species. Rowlinson expertly argues that taxonomy is not just a scientific endeavor but also a literary one, revealing how these two fields intersect and influence each other. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme, and may also be available Open Access—visit Cambridge Core for more information. Perfect for scholars and enthusiasts of English literature and science alike, this book invites readers to reconsider the boundaries of knowledge and classification in a pivotal era of discovery.