Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: its revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection provoked a furious reaction that continues to this day. The Origin of Species is here published together with Darwin s earlier Voyage of the Beagle. This 1839 account of...
Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, a...
Volumes 21 to 29 in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th century whose work remains a central subject of study in the history of ideas, the history of science, zoology, botany, geology and evolution.
Volumes 21 to 29 in a 29-volume set which contain all Charles Darwin's published works. Darwin was one of the most influential figures of the 19th cen...
This volume covers the culmination of Darwin's work on species. From early in 1856, when he was persuaded that the time had come to publish an account of his heterodox theories through 1857, Darwin's letters document the labor involved in composing his "big species book," his zest for research, and his unflagging determination to succeed. As always, old friends and more recent acquaintances are drawn into the project. Darwin writes for the first time to Alfred Russel Wallace seeking specimens of Malayan fowls. Joseph Dalton Hooker is his sounding board for botanical speculations and Thomas...
This volume covers the culmination of Darwin's work on species. From early in 1856, when he was persuaded that the time had come to publish an account...
