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On the origin of species: by means of natural selection or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life (150th anniversary landmark ed.)

Darwin, CharlesHirst, Damien(Illustrated by)Bynum, William(Introduction by)Ramm, Natalie(Edited by)
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Charles Darwin's seminal formulation of the theory of Evolution,On the Origin of Speciescontinues to be as controversial today as when it was first published. This Penguin Classics edition contains an introduction and notes by William Bynum, and features a cover designed by Damien Hirst.

Written for a general readership, On the Origin of Speciessold out on the day of its publication and has remained in print ever since. Instantly and persistently controversial, the concept of natural selection transformed scientific analysis about all life on Earth. Before theOrigin of Species, accepted thinking held that life was the static and perfect creation of God. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. His ideas have affected public perception of everything from religion to economics.

William Bynum's introduction discusses Darwin's life, the publication and reception of the themes ofOn the Origin of Species, and the subsequent development of its major themes. The new edition also includes brief biographies of some of the most important scientific thinkers leading up to and surrounding theOrigin of Species, suggested further reading, notes and a chronology.

Charles Darwin (1809-82), a Victorian scientist and naturalist, has become one of the most famous figures of science to date. The advent ofOn the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selectionin 1859 challenged and contradicted all contemporary biological and religious beliefs.

If you enjoyedOn the Origin of Species, you might like Darwin'sThe Descent of Man, also available in Penguin Classics.

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Penguin
0141931825 / 9780141931821
eBook (EPUB)
576.82
03/09/2009
England
English
499 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
Description based on print version record.