Darwinism

Darwinism

Alfred Russel Wallace

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120186102
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Darwinism: An Exponent Of The Theory Of Natural Selection, With Some Of Its Applications (1889) is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a prominent 19th-century naturalist and biologist. The book is an exposition of the theory of natural selection, which was first proposed by Charles Darwin in his seminal work, On the Origin of Species. Wallace was a contemporary of Darwin and independently arrived at the theory of natural selection around the same time as Darwin. In this book, Wallace provides a detailed explanation of the theory, including its key concepts, such as variation, heredity, and survival of the fittest. He also discusses the evidence that supports the theory and addresses some of the criticisms that were leveled against it at the time.In addition to explaining the theory of natural selection, Wallace also explores some of its applications. He discusses how the theory can be used to explain the diversity of life on Earth, the development of new species, and the origin of human beings. He also touches on the social implications of the theory, including its potential impact on religion and ethics.Overall, Darwinism: An Exponent Of The Theory Of Natural Selection, With Some Of Its Applications is a comprehensive and authoritative work on one of the most important scientific theories of the modern era. It provides a clear and accessible introduction to the theory of natural selection and its many implications, and remains an important reference for anyone interested in the history of science or the study of evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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