The Origin of Species

by Charles Darwin

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139788197821844
  • BindingPaper back
  • Pages536
  • LanguageEnglish

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13 9788197821844
Binding Paper back
Number of Pages 536 Pages
Language English
Dimension (Inches) 5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams) 570
Subject Biology
Category Science, Technology & Medicine

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin, first published in 1859, is a ground breaking work in the field of biology. It introduces the theory of evolution through natural selection, explaining how species adapt and evolve over time in response to environmental pressures. Darwin's meticulous observations from his voyage on the HMS Beagle underpin the book, challenging established beliefs about creation. This seminal work revolutionized science, providing a foundation for modern evolutionary biology and transforming our understanding of life on earth.

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin was an English naturalist, born in 1809, best known for his groundbreaking theory of evolution. His seminal work, The Origin of Species (1859), introduced the concept of natural selection, revolutionizing biology. Darwin's research on the diversity of life and adaptation in species challenged traditional views on creation and laid the foundation for modern evolutionary biology. His ideas have had a profound impact on science, shaping our understanding of life on Earth and its development over time.

                    CONTENTS

Variation Under Domestication

11

Variation Under Nature

42

Struggle for Existence

59

Natural Selection; or The Survival of The Fittest

75

Laws of Variation

126

Difficulties of The Theory

157

Miscellaneous Objections to The Theory of  Natural Selection

197

Instinct

239

Hybridism

273

On The Imperfection of The Geological Record

307

On The Geological Succession of Organic Beings

337

Geographical Distribution

367

Geographical Distribution—Continued

398

Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings: Morphology: Embryology: Rudimentary Organs

420

Recapitulation and Conclusion

467

Glossary of The Principal Scientific Terms Used In The Present Volume

497

Index

517

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