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On the Origin of Species

Or; The Preservation of the Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

In this groundbreaking scientific study, Charles Darwin introduces his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. The seminal work went on to form the foundation of the modern understanding of biology and natural science.

Price range: £7.99 through £26.99

Price range: £7.99 through £26.99

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Author

Charles Darwin

Imprint

Read & Co. Science

Categories

Biology

Biology & Life Sciences

Evolution

Natural History

Science, Maths & Medicine

ISBN

9781528705608, 9781528771580, 9781528785921

Formats Available

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Pages

432, 430

Publication Date

27 June 2018, 07 October 2022, 20 August 2018

Weight 547.0416 kg
Dimensions 5.5 × 8.5 in

Book Description

In this groundbreaking scientific study, Charles Darwin introduces his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. The seminal work went on to form the foundation of the modern understanding of biology and natural science.

First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species presents Darwin’s scientific study of the process of natural selection. Illustrating his evolutionary theory and the interrelatedness of heritable variation and the evolution of humans, animals and plant life.

Darwin wrote for non-specialist readers, aiding the book in reaching a wide audience. By the 1870s, Darwin’s theory of evolution was commonly regarded as fact within the scientific community. The book includes his own sketches of evolution to support his theory, as well as abstracts of his experiments and research.

The chapters in this volume include:

    – ‘Variation Under Domestication’
    – ‘Variation Under Nature’
    – ‘Struggle for Existence’
    – ‘Natural Selection’
    – ‘Laws of Variation’

Preserving a key scientific text for future generations, On the Origin of Species has been proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, featuring a specially commissioned biography of the author. An essential read for those with an interest in the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin and the study of the history of evolution.

Editorial Reviews

“One general law, leading to the advancement of all organic beings, namely, multiply, vary, let the strongest live and the weakest die.” – Charles Darwin

“But with regard to the material world, we can at least go so far as this – we can perceive that events are brought about not by insulated interpositions of Divine power, exerted in each particular case, but by the establishment of general laws.” – W. Whewell, Bridgewater Treatise

Chapter Highlights

    Charles Darwin
    1. Variation Under Domestication
    2. Variation Under Nature
    3. Struggle for Existence
    4. Natural Selection
    5. Laws of Variation
    6. Difficulties on Theory
    7. Instinct
    8. Hybridism
    9. On the Imperfection of the Geological Record
    10. On the Geological Succession for Organic Beings
    11. Geographical Distribution
    12. Geographical Distribution Continued
    13. Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings: Morphology
    14. Recapitulation and Conclusion

On the Origin of Species

Or; The Preservation of the Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life

Price range: £7.99 through £26.99

In this groundbreaking scientific study, Charles Darwin introduces his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection. The seminal work went on to form the foundation of the modern understanding of biology and natural science.

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