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The Origin of Species

By Charles Darwin

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| Paperback | 9781853267802

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In The Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply-held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by "natural selection." The Origin communicates the enthusiasm of original thinking in an open, Continue

In The Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply-held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by "natural selection." The Origin communicates the enthusiasm of original thinking in an open, descriptive style, and Darwin's emphasis on the value of diversity speaks more strongly now than ever. As well as a stimulating introduction and detailed notes, this edition offers a register of the many writers referred to by Darwin in the text.

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    I think that everyone with even the slightest interest in biology and evolution should read this book. It's particularly relevant in recent years, considering the controversies surrounding science education and intelligent design. It's easy to read, as Darwin wrote it as an introduction for both his ... (continue)

    I think that everyone with even the slightest interest in biology and evolution should read this book. It's particularly relevant in recent years, considering the controversies surrounding science education and intelligent design. It's easy to read, as Darwin wrote it as an introduction for both his fellow scientists and the 'educated' public.

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