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Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 470 pages
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Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 137703805X

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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 by Charles Darwin Pdf

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Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781101126752

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The Origin Of Species by Charles Darwin Pdf

Charles Darwin’s classic that exploded into public controversy, revolutionized the course of science, and continues to transform our views of the world. Few other books have created such a lasting storm of controversy as The Origin of Species. Darwin’s theory that species derive from other species by a gradual evolutionary process and that the average level of each species is heightened by the “survival of the fittest” stirred up popular debate to fever pitch. Its acceptance revolutionized the course of science. As Sir Julian Huxley, the noted biologist, points out in his illuminating introduction, the importance of Darwin’s contribution to modern scientific knowledge is almost impossible to evaluate: “a truly great book, one which can still be read with profit by professional biologist.” Includes an Introduction by Sir Julian Huxley

Author : Henry M. Morris
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780890511626

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The Beginning of the World by Henry M. Morris Pdf

A handy study of Genesis 1-11, this book gives insightful commentary into the stories most often labeled as "myth" by those who want to chip away at the Bible. Morris details amazing evidence that the first 11 chapters of Genesis are literal history that shapes us today.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Bantam Classics
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780553905731

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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Pdf

Introduction by Edward J. Larson Perhaps the most readable and accessible of the great works of scientific inquiry, The Origin of Species sold out its first printing on the very day it was published in 1859. Theologians quickly labeled Charles Darwin the most dangerous man in England and, as the Saturday Review noted, the uproar over the book quickly “passed beyond the bounds of the study and lecture-room into the drawing-room and the public street.” Based largely on Darwin’s experience as a naturalist while on a five-year voyage aboard H. M. S. Beagle, The Origin of Species set forth a theory of evolution and natural selection that challenged contemporary beliefs about divine providence and the immutability of species. This Modern Library edition includes a Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize–winning science historian Edward J. Larson, an introductory historical sketch, and a glossary Darwin later added to the original text.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
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Release : 2020-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1715277252

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On the Origin of Species (Annotated) First Edition by Charles Darwin Pdf

This is the first edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, published on November 24, 1859 in London by John Murray. It is a seminal work in scientific literature and a landmark work in evolutionary biology. It introduced the theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. The starting chapters introduce the theory of natural selection, explaining why certain species thrive, while others decrease in number, how the members of nature are in competition with each other and why organisms tend to vary and change with time. Much of this work is based on experiments and observations seen within domestic animals and plants. The later chapters defend the theory of natural selection against apparent inconsistencies, why geological records are incomplete, why we find species so widespread and how sterility can be inherited when the organisation is unable to reproduce and more. The book is approachable for any audience.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 770 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798692309044

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On the Origin of Species Illustrated by Charles Darwin Pdf

On the Origin of Species (or, more completely, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life), [3] published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature by Charles Darwin which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology.[4] Darwin's book introduced the scientific theory that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. It presented a body of evidence that the diversity of life arose by common descent through a branching pattern of evolution. Darwin included evidence that he had gathered on the Beagle expedition in the 1830s and his subsequent findings from research, correspondence, and experimentation

Author : Julian Huxley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:830587347

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The Origin of Species by Julian Huxley Pdf

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 461 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780857088475

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On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin Pdf

A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. As the expedition’s geologist and naturalist, Darwin collected evidence from the Galapagos Islands and other locations which prompted him to speculate that species evolve over generations through a process of natural selection. In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a work of scientific literature considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Written for non-specialists, Darwin’s book gained widespread interest from the scientific community, religious leaders, politicians and the general public. The theory Darwin presented in his book quickly became the subject of heated debate and discussion. Now accepted by the scientific community, Darwin’s concepts of evolutionary adaptation via natural selection are central to modern evolutionary theory and form the foundation of modern life sciences. Perhaps the most transformative scientific volume ever published, this volume of the first edition of On the Origin of Species: Outlines Darwin’s ideas, scientific influences and the core of his theory Details natural selection and address possible objections to the theory Examines the fossil record and biogeography to support evolutionary adaptation Features a "Recapitulation and Conclusion" which reviews key concepts and considers the future relevance of Darwin’s theory On the Origin of Species: The Science Classic is an important addition to the bestselling Capstone Classics series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon. It includes an insightful Introduction from leading Darwin scholar Dr John van Wyhe of the University of Singapore, which presents new research and an offers an original perspective on Darwin and his famous work. This high-quality, hardcover volume is a must-have for readers interested in science and scientific literature, particularly evolutionary theory and life sciences.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1859
Category : History
ISBN : OXFORD:301043408

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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Pdf

It took Charles Darwin more than twenty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite a firestorm of controversy. The Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, however, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world. In addition to its status as the focus of a dramatic turning point in scientific thought, On the Origin of Species stands as a remarkably readable study. Carefully reasoned and well-documented in its arguments, the work offers coherent views of natural selection, adaptation, the struggle for existence, survival of the fittest, and other concepts that form the foundation of modern evolutionary theory.--Amazon.com.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1987-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521348072

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Charles Darwin's Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Pdf

An original, unpublished manuscript written before the Origin of Species which contains the references to journal articles and books that Darwin used in formulating his controversial ideas. This volume has been edited and annotated and includes a cross-indexing to the Origin.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Crown Books for Young Readers
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781984894939

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Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species by Anonim Pdf

A picture book adaptation of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking On the Origin of Species, lushly illustrated and told in accessible and engaging easy-to-understand text for young readers. On the Origin of Species revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Now young readers can discover Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution for themselves in this stunning picture-book adaptation that uses stylish illustrations and simple text to introduce how species form, develop, and change over time.

Author : Charles Darwin,Sir Francis Darwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Carnivorous plants
ISBN : NYPL:33433007351830

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Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin,Sir Francis Darwin Pdf

Author : Matthew Watkinson
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 9781848763067

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On the Destiny of Species by Matthew Watkinson Pdf

Have you really accepted natural selection?For those who believe in conservation, On the Destiny of Species will not make comfortable reading. In fact, it will challenge you throughout because Life just isn’t as fragile as we have been led to believe.Yes, giant pandas are fragile, and yes, polar bears are fragile (relatively), and yes, even humans may be fragile, but Life isn’t about species; it’s about Life. It’s about pragmatic survival in a dynamic world.Conservation is a hot topic these days – Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth and the WWF have 10 million members between them – but after 30 years of research, the author has no doubt that Nature’s culling policy is ruthless for a reason, and that human emotion is at best misplaced and often specifically detrimental (as the domestic species clearly demonstrate).Published on the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species.

Author : Charles Charles Darwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1987734319

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On the Origin of Species: Special Edition by Charles Charles Darwin Pdf

English naturalist Charles Darwin is among one of the most influential figures in the history of science. Inspired by evidence that he collected during his expedition on the 'HMS Beagle' and his research regarding selective breeding, Darwin theorized that all species descended from a common ancestor. In his groundbreaking work of evolutionary biology, "On the Origin of Species," he details the scientific theory of evolution, which posits that species evolve over a period of many generations through a process of natural selection. Considered controversial even to this day because of its contradicting position to creationist theory, Darwin's theories have been widely embraced by the scientific community as fact. Darwin's discoveries laid the foundation for a unifying theory of life sciences which explains the rich diversity in the natural world and would lead to other major important advancements in the field of biology and related fields. "On the Origin of Species" is arguably one of the most important scientific treatises ever written. This edition includes a brief introduction by Charles W. Eliot and is printed on premium acid-free paper.We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1866
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : HARVARD:HWXKP8

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On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Pdf