Dimensions
130 x 198 x 10mm
No single book has had more impact on the modern world than Darwin's 'On The Origin Of The Species By Means Of Natural Selection, Or The Preservation Of Favoured Races In The Struggle For Life'. From its publication in 1859, Darwin's great work has shaped the modern vision of man and nature. 'Origin Of The Species' defines and justifies Darwin's theory of evolution as the scientific alternative to the biblical view of creation.
George Myerson's lively text:
- Investigates the background on Darwin's 'Origin Of The Species'
- Offers a clear and concise summary of the whole book
- Gives close-up explanation of the most important arguments
- Focuses on the central concepts such as "the struggle for existence", "natural selection" and the evolution of "instincts"
This beginner's guide enables you to decide for yourself what you think about Darwin's 'Origin Of The Species' and its evolutionary vision of life on earth.
The facts . . . the concepts . . . the ideas . . .
