Book
On the origin of species / Charles Darwin ; David Quammen, general editor. --
Record details
- ISBN: 1402756399
- ISBN: 9781402756399
- Physical Description: xii, 544 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Edition: Illustrated ed. --
- Publisher: New York : Sterling Pub., 2008.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. xii) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 38.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Evolution (Biology) Natural selection. |
- Baker & Taylor
Reintroduces the author's work about the theory of evolution with over three hundred fifty illustrations and photographs, accompanied by excerpts from his diaries, letters, and other writings. - Baker & Taylor
The classic book that changed the course of scientific inquiry, introduced the theory of evolution, and exploded some of humankind's most enduring myths comes to life in a new, handsomely illustrated edition that features more than 350 illustrations and photographs, many in color, accompanied by excerpts from the author's diaries, letters, and other writings. - Book News
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin's seminal 1859 work introducing the theory of evolution by natural selection, science writer and journalist Quammen presents the first edition text richly augmented by more than 350 images including historical photos and portraits, Darwin's own drawings, images of the places he went, the people he saw, the creatures he encountered, and the ship he traveled on. An informative introduction and extensive reproductions from The Voyage of the Beagle (Darwin's research travel narrative) as well as brief excerpts from his biography, diaries, and correspondence provide added perspective on who the man really was, how he came to develop his revolutionary theory, and how one of the most important and controversial books in history came to be. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - SterlingThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Charles DarwinâsOn the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. In his landmark study, Darwin theorized that populations evolve over the course of generations through a process of natural selection. These ideas flew in the face of long-held beliefs, and the book immediately became one of the most controversial scientific works in historyand it still remains so today. Now, for the first time, Darwinâs classic is fully and handsomely illustrated with more than 350 illustrations and photos, many of them in brilliant color. Reproductions from DarwinâsThe Voyage of the Beagle, his journal of the travels that led to his remarkable breakthrough, appear throughout, inviting readers to experience Darwinâs journey and to understand how he developed his theory of evolution. In addition, brief excerpts from his letters, diaries, and correspondence bring both Darwin the man and his
revolutionary discovery to life.A Main Selection of Scientific America.
