Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 18,18 MB
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
The life and career of Charles Darwin.
Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 50,75 MB
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1615925058
First published in 1892, this autobiography of the great naturalist, compiled and edited by his son Francis, offers fascinating glimpses into the mind and personal experiences of the man whose discoveries have had such a profound influence on science, philosophy, and the modern world view. In the first half of the book Darwin reminisces about his early life, his family and upbringing, and his five-year voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he made the many observations that were later to prove so critical to his formulation of evolutionary theory. The second half is devoted mainly to the Origin of Species: its foundations, development, the writing and publication process, its varied critical reception, and the gradual acceptance and growth of evolutionary theory. Also included are thoughts on his lesser-known work in geology and the fertilization of flowers, plus a selection of his letters.This autobiography is a an intriguing behind-the-scenes look into the personal life of a great scientist and the development of one of the most powerful ideas of the modern era.
Author : Keith Stewart Thomson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,8 MB
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0300136080
This book is the first to inquire into the range of influences and ideas, the mentors and rivals, and the formal and informal education that shaped Charles Darwin and prepared him for his remarkable career of scientific achievement. Keith Thomson concentrates on Darwin's early life as a schoolboy, a medical student at Edinburgh, a theology student at Cambridge, and a naturalist aboard the Beagle on its famous five-year voyage
Author : Sandra Herbert
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1319242677
The publication of Charles Darwins On the Origin of Species in 1859 is widely regarded as a turning point in knowledge of the natural world. But Darwins 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 Darwins 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.
Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 20,14 MB
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is an autobiography by the English naturalist with the world-famous Charles Darwin. Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, as a memoir for the closest people. According to his words, he started writing it on about May 28, 1876, and had finished it by August 3. The lost passages were later restored by Darwin's granddaughter Nora Barlow in a 1958 edition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Origin of Species publication.
Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 1017 pages
File Size : 10,22 MB
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 0191614769
'Man still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin' On topics ranging from intelligent design and climate change to the politics of gender and race, the evolutionary writings of Charles Darwin occupy a pivotal position in contemporary public debate. This volume brings together the key chapters of his most important and accessible books, including the Journal of Researches on the Beagle voyage (1845), the Origin of Species (1871), and the Descent of Man, along with the full text of his delightful autobiography. They are accompanied by generous selections of responses from Darwin's nineteenth-century readers from across the world. More than anything, they give a keen sense of the controversial nature of Darwin's ideas, and his position within Victorian debates about man's place in nature. The wide-ranging introduction by James A. Secord, Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project, explores the global impact and origins of Darwin's work and the reasons for its unparalleled significance today. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Author : Deborah Hopkinson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 42,29 MB
Release : 2005-05-19
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101639938
As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded forconducting “useless” experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin collected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America, and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideas that would change people's understanding of the natural world. About 100 illustrations and a clear, exciting text will make Darwin and his theory of evolution an exciting discovery for every young reader.
Author : Niles Eldredge
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1596433744
Describes the life and work of the British biologist made famous by his controversial theory of natural selection.
Author : Deborah Heiligman
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 34,3 MB
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1429934956
Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species, his revolutionary tract on evolution and the fundamental ideas involved, in 1859. Nearly 150 years later, the theory of evolution continues to create tension between the scientific and religious communities. Challenges about teaching the theory of evolution in schools occur annually all over the country. This same debate raged within Darwin himself, and played an important part in his marriage: his wife, Emma, was quite religious, and her faith gave Charles a lot to think about as he worked on a theory that continues to spark intense debates. Deborah Heiligman's new biography of Charles Darwin is a thought-provoking account of the man behind evolutionary theory: how his personal life affected his work and vice versa. The end result is an engaging exploration of history, science, and religion for young readers. Charles and Emma is a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.
Author : Charles Darwin
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 29,21 MB
Release : 1949
Category : Naturalists
ISBN :
