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The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (1982, Paperback) 
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (1982, Paperback)

 
The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin (1982, Paperback)

Publisher: Viking Pr
Publication Date: 1982-06-01
Series: Penguin Classics Series
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0140432051
ISBN-13: 9780140432053
Product ID: EPID49010
Description: Voyage with Darwin as he gathers the raw material that ushered in the greatest intellectual revolution in nearly 2,000 years.
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Synopsis
Voyage with Darwin as he gathers the raw material that ushered in the greatest intellectual revolution in nearly 2,000 years.

Details
Publication Date:1982-06-01
Series:Penguin Classics Series

Size
Height:7.8 in
Width:5.0 in
Thickness:0.8 in
Weight:9.6 oz

Publisher's Note
In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. Arguing for a material, not divine, origin of species, he showed that new species are achieved by 'natural selection'. Development, diversification, decay, extinction and absence of plan are all inherent to his theories. Darwin read prodigiously across many fields; he reflected on his experiences as a traveller, he experimented. His profoundly influential concept of 'natural selection' condenses materials from past and present, from the Galapagos Islands to rural Staffordshire, from English back gardens to colonial encounters. The Origin communicates the enthusiasm of original thinking in an open, descriptive style, and Darwin's emphasis on the value of diversity speaks more strongly now than ever.

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"Darwin has been the inspiration of my life and work, joining my father and Joe DiMaggio in the select trio of men who most profoundly influenced my life. Had Darwin been a cold fish, or a nasty, exploitative man, we might be less attracted to him, though we would still admire the power of his thought. Yet he was a person whose basic kindness and decency defy the numerous attempts of detractors to demean or defame him....Darwin's humanity, with all its foibles, shines through in his life and writing."

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