Charles Darwin and the Question of Evolution - A Brief History with Documents (Paperback)

The publication of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" in 1859 is widely regarded as a turning point in knowledge of the natural world. But Darwin's theory of natural selection was not developed in a vacuum; rather, it represents the culmination of an enormous shift in scientific and popular opinion on the subject of species mutability from the late eighteenth century onward. Through her insightful introduction and engaging collection of documents, Sandra Herbert examines this era of scientific thought and the startling discoveries that led Darwin and others to the conclusion that life has evolved. A wide range of documents from over a dozen authors -- including letters, illustrations, scientific tracts, and excerpts from Darwin's own notebooks and "On the Origin of Species" -- offer a fascinating glimpse into this crucial era of scientific thought. Thoughtful document headnotes, questions for consideration, a chronology, and a selected bibliography provide students with additional context and pedagogical support.

General

Imprint:	St Martin's Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	The Bedford Series in History and Culture
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Sandra Herbert
Dimensions:	208 x 139 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-312-47517-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	0-312-47517-9
Barcode:	9780312475178

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