His political ties and academic connections gave his ideas a broader audience and generally more historical recognition .
Cuvier encouraged young scientists to stick with facts and often won them over easily due to his strong reputation as a good ally to have in science .
Cuvier 's political ties and academic connections gave his ideas a broader audience and generally more historical recognition .
Cuvier encouraged young scientists to stick with facts and often won them over easily due to his strong reputation as a good ally to have in science .