On the origin of species : by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life
Darwin, Charles, 1809-18822009
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Written for a general readership, On the Origin of Species sold out on the day of its publication and has remained in print ever since. Instantly, and persistently, controversial, it transformed scientific thinking about all life on earth. Before the Origin, accepted thought held that life was the static and perfect creation of God. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. His ideas have since affected public perception of everything from religion to economics. William Bynum's introduction discusses Darwin's life, the publication and reception of On the Origin of Species, and subsequent development of its major themes. This edition also includes brief biographies of some of the most important scientific thinkers leading up to and surrounding the Origin, suggested further reading, notes and a chronology.
Main title:
On the origin of species : by means of natural selection, or, the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life / Charles Darwin ; edited with an introduction by William Bynum.
Author:
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882, authorBynum, W. F. (William F.), 1943-, editor, writer of introduction
Imprint:
London : Penguin Books, 2009.
Collation:
lx, 516 pages : 1 facsimile ; 20 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
First published in 1859 by John Murray.Includes facsimile title page of original 1859 edition.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780140439120 (paperback)
Dewey class:
576.82
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
663249