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The Readable Darwin - The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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The Readable Darwin - The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
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Darwin's The Origin of Species is one of the most influential books
ever written. It is essential reading for anyone interested in
biology, evolution, the natural world, or the history of scientific
thought. However, the book can be difficult to follow. The
sentences and paragraphs are lengthy, and Darwin often references
people and ideas unfamiliar to contemporary readers. The Readable
Darwin translates the sixth and final edition of Darwin's The
Origin of Species (1872) into clear, engaging prose. Whereas the
first edition of The Readable Darwin includes the first eight
chapters of Darwin's book, this new edition presents all fifteen
chapters of The Origin of Species and features over 100
illustrations. The Readable Darwin begins by discussing artificial
selection, demonstrating that selection for new traits can indeed
be made to occur, even within our lifetimes. It then presents
evidence for natural selection derived from developmental traits
and the geological record. Throughout, Pechenik painstakingly
revises Darwin's prose. He breaks up long paragraphs, shortens and
reorganizes sentences, and replaces weak verbs with strong ones.
Footnotes clarify concepts, define terms, and identify the many
historical figures Darwin mentions. The Origin of Species is a
foundational work of scholarship in the biological sciences. It
documents the remarkable diversity of life on earth and is a
wonderful example of honest and logical scientific thinking. The
Readable Darwin brings this groundbreaking book to life for readers
of all backgrounds while remaining true to the original text.
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