The Origin of SpeciesFirst published in 1859, this landmark book on evolutionary biology was not the first to deal with the subject, but it went on to become a sensation—and a controversial one for many religious people who could not reconcile Darwin’s science with their faith. Darwin worked on the book for over 20 years before its publication. The radical crux of his scientific theory was the idea of natural selection, which meant that chance, not a divine Creator, played a great role in humanity's advancement and that individuals who weren't physically able to adapt with the greater populace died off. |
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Avis d'utilisateur - LaPhenix - LibraryThingI enjoyed reading the book that is the foundation of evolutionary biology, and it's fascinating to see what we used to believe and how far we've come. Consulter l'avis complet
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Avis d'utilisateur - Britt84 - LibraryThingOne of the most important scientific works ever written and a very impressive achievement. Darwin discusses his theory of the origin of species in a groundbreaking work that changed biology forever. I ... Consulter l'avis complet
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Informations bibliographiques
| Titre | The Origin of Species |
| Auteur | Charles Darwin |
| Éditeur | P. F. Collier & Son, 1909 |
| Original provenant de | l'Université de Virginie |
| Numérisé | 10 juil. 2007 |
| Longueur | 551 pages |
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