the origin of species by means of natural selection

Darwin's influence on biology was fundamental and continues to be felt today' (Garrison-Morton 220). 'Although the theory of evolution can be traced to the ancient Greek belief in the 'great chain of being,' Darwin's greatest achievement was to make this centuries-old 'underground' concept acceptable to the scientific community by cogently arguing for the existence of a viable mechanism - natural selection - by which new species evolve over vast periods of time. Though the work was initially prompted by observations, made during his travels aboard the Beagle from 1831 to 1836, of the biology and geology of isolated islands, Darwin spent nearly 25 years after his return to England accumulating evidence and considering his theory before publishing. Its publication aroused world-wide criticism and controversy, both religious and scientific' (Grolier/Horblit). Published April 1861 in an edition of 2000 copies.

Series: Science, Evolution and Creationism BISAC: SCI027000. įreeman 381 (binding variant b)- THIRD EDITION OF 'THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SCIENTIFIC WORK OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. A very good+, clean, unmarked and unstained copy in untouched binding.

The book will endure in future ages so long as a knowledge of science persists among mankind. Provenance: Stassin et Xavier (small ticket to first flyleaf). The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection - Charles Darwin - 'The Origin is one of the most important books ever published, and a knowledge of it should be a part of the intellectual equipment of every educated person. Text very clean and bright throughout, light occasional dust soiling to fore-margin of few leaves, occasional very minor spotting. Original publisher's green blind-stamped cloth (extremities very little rubbed, corners very little bumped), original brown endpapers, Edmonds & Remnants ticket to rear pastedown, inner hinges sound. publisher's advertisements at end, dated 'January 1865', folding lithographed table facing p.123. Murray's General List of Works' and 32 pp. xix, 538 pp., including half-title, single leaf of 'Mr. Third edition, with additions and corrections ('Seventh Thousand').

On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.

The origin of species by means of natural selection