| The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the 'Beagle': Introduction by Richard Dawkins Contributor(s): Darwin, Charles (Author), Dawkins, Richard (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1400041279 ISBN-13: 9781400041275 Publisher: Everyman's Library OUR PRICE: $38.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2003 Annotation: Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin's "The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: the revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection that it presented provoked a furious reaction that continues to this day. "The Origin of Species is here published together with Darwin's earlier "Voyage of the 'Beagle'. This 1839 account of the journeys to South America and the Pacific islands that first put Darwin on the track of his remarkable theories derives an added charm from his vivid description of his travels in exotic places and his eye for the piquant detail. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Science | History |
| Dewey: 575.016 |
| LCCN: 2003049220 |
| Series: Everyman's Library Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.82" H x 5.26" W x 8.15" (2.09 lbs) 1024 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Easily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin's The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On its appearance in 1859 it was immediately recognized by enthusiasts and detractors alike as a work of the greatest importance: its revolutionary theory of evolution by means of natural selection provoked a furious reaction that continues to this day. |