On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
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| Author | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
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| Title |
On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. (2nd edition) |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book discusses the theory of evolution through natural selection and addresses fundamental questions about the origin of species and the mechanisms that drive biological diversity. It delves into the process by which species evolve over time through gradual changes influenced by environmental factors and selective pressures. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thorough exploration of the concepts of variation, inheritance, and natural selection. Darwin reflects on his experiences as a naturalist aboard the HMS Beagle, where he began to formulate his thoughts on species adaptation and evolution. He states his intention to provide a summary of his findings and the necessity of understanding variation both domesticated animals and in nature. Darwin foreshadows the arguments and evidence he will present to support the idea that species evolve from common ancestors, rather than being individually created, thereby challenging established beliefs of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Natural selection |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22764 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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