Darwin's Origin of Species: Books That Changed the World
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| Rating | : | 4.94 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0802143466 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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As one of the launch titles in Atlantic Monthly Press’ Books That Changed the World” series, Browne’s history takes readers inside The Origin of the Species and shows why it can fairly claim to be the greatest science book ever published.. Charles Darwin’s foremost biographer, Janet Browne, delivers a vivid and accessible introduction to the book that permanently altered our understanding of what it is to be human. A sensation on its publication in 1859, The Origin of t
In her discussion of the storm the book aroused, Browne makes the fascinating point that Darwin highly respected his American friend Asa Gray, whose views were very similar to those of today's advocates of intelligent design. This excellent introduction is highly recommended for all readers who want to better understand the heated debates that this book still causes today. She then explains how he developed his theory of evolution (a word that doesn't appear in the first edition) during his years as a country scientist. All rights reserved. From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. It may seem peculiar to write a biography of a book, but Darwin's Origin of Species is certainl
I'm glad to be able to add it to my library Amazon Customer This is one of the most famous books ever written. Every educated person should have some familiarity with it. I'm glad to be able to add it to my library. This book arrived undamaged and quickly. Thanks.. A good look at Darwin and his theories. "Origin of Species" met my expectations by explaining Darwin's theories and by providing an overview of his life in a brief format.. Another Treasure from Janet Browne Ronald H. Clark When it comes to Darwin and Darwin-related issues, I have found Janet Browne's works to be outstanding contributions. Her two volume biography of Darwin is commanding in its mastery of the pertinent materials; a legacy in part of her many years working on the Darwin Correspondence project. For those of us on this side of the Atlantic, the good news is that she was recently appointed Professor of the History of Science