The Origin of Species [Anglais] [Relié]

Very few people can confidently summarize Charles Darwin's contribution to the theory of evolution. Fewer still can claim an understanding of his methods. This two-cassette abridgment will put the average lay person well ahead of his peers on both counts. Ken Ruta has a very listenable voice and reads Darwin's lucid, dense prose with appropriate deliberatation and clarity. The sound is a bit telephone-like (lacking in lows) but is perfectly intelligible. J.N. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --Ce texte fait référence à une édition épuisée ou non disponible de ce titre.

A masterful condensation. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .

The Origin of Species sold out on the first day of its publication in 1859. It is the major book of the nineteenth century, and one of the most readable and accessible of the great revolutionary works of the scientific imagination.
The Origin of Species was the first mature and persuasive work to explain how species change through the process of natural selection. Upon its publication, the book began to transform attitudes about society and religion, and was soon used to justify the philosophies of communists, socialists, capitalists, and even Germany's National Socialists. But the most quoted response came from Thomas Henry Huxley, Darwin's friend and also a renowned naturalist, who exclaimed, "How extremely stupid not to have thought of that!"

Charles Darwin's THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES is one of the landmark works that has helped shape the modern world. The book has fresh applications today for its pioneering views on the ecology of plants and animals. This edition also includes an introductory historical sketch and a glossary Darwin later added to the original text, as well as an Introduction by Walter Cronkite. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .

"Darwin's humanity,
with all its foibles,
shines through in
his life and writing."
--stephen jay gould --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .

Philip Appleman is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, whete he was a founding editor of Victorian Studies. He is the editor of Thomas Malthus's An Essay on the Principle of Population (A Norton Critical Edition); he is also the author of a book about overpopulation, The Silent Explosion; several award-winning books of poetry including Darwin's Ark; and three novels, including Apes and Angels. --Ce texte fait référence à l'édition Broché .