Play it now. 'It will take a long, sustained effort, and a compassionate approach' to convince such Muslims that evolution need not negate faith, he said. (BALTIMORE, MD, U.S.A.), About this Item: Barnes & Noble Classics, US, 2003. Hardcover; 4th Printing. Excellent! Darwin's first book after the Origin of Species, this was the first of the volumes of supporting evidence and attributed the evolution of the symbiosis between flowers and insects to natural selection. Seller Inventory # LIE9780368264627. 'It's quite possible to be an evolutionist and not to hold that philosophy about life, to be an evolutionist and still believe in God and purpose and design,' he said. (1982), From: Published by Hill & Wang Pub, 1982. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. - Bynum (W. F.) and Barrett (J. Paperback. The publication of Darwin's The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought. Hardcover. Clean and tight. Series: The Works of Charles Darwin. Brand new Book. - 240 pages Contents, Chapitres : Introduction by Richard E. Leakey (35 pages) - Introduction to the original work - Variation under Domestication - Variation under Nature - Struggle for Existence - Natural Selection ; or the Survival of the Fittest - Laws of Variation - Difficulties of the Theory - Miscellaneous objections to the Theory of Natural Selection - Instinct - Hybridism - On the Imperfection of the Geological Record - On the Geological Succession of Organic Beings - Geographical Distribution - Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings : Morphology - Embryology - Rudimentary Organs - Conclusion - Glossary - Further reading - Index infime accroc, sans manque sur le haut de la jaquette, sinon tres bon etat 900. More information about this seller More information about this seller First Edition. First. The text is unmarked, pristine, and the cover bright and fresh in appearance, with one minor surface abrasion to the rear and front cover panels. | Contact this seller His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Paperback. The theory Darwin presented in his book quickly became the subject of heated debate and discussion. Seller Inventory # V9780814720530. (Otley, United Kingdom), About this Item: Penguin Classics, 2009. Size: 9 1/2h x 8w. Juan Carlos Barberis (illustrator). 17. Reprint. 2010. In interest No previous owner's names, not exlibrary. The full title was On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, in which “races” refers to biological varieties. Language: English. "The books were destined for the charity shop until her sister eventually persuaded by after all these years to go through its contents to see what it contained. The siblings didn't think there was anything of real value inside the travel case and had planned on sending all the books to their local charity shop. Better World Books In this elegant, portable masterpiece of scientific inquiry, Charles Darwin presents a convincing and engrossing case for his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection. 16. 'We have to differentiate between evolution and Darwinism,' said French philosopher of science Jean Staune, author of the new book 'Au-dela de Darwin' (Beyond Darwin). Some scratches to cover & spine fading. 7. He was born 200 years ago on February 12. Whether commenting on his own poor health, discussing his experiments to test instinct in bees, or relating a conversation about a South American burrowing rodent, Darwin's monumental achievement is surprisingly personal and delightfully readable. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Race Point Publishing, United States, 2017. His revolutionary work presented evidence from the Beagle expedition as well as from years of subsequent research and experimentation. Condition: Near Fine. Published by Hardcover. A conference last week in Alexandria, Egypt, focused on how widespread anti-evolution views also are in the Muslim world, where believers cite the Koran's account of creation - somewhat similar to the Bible's - to reject Darwinism as atheist. This edition includes brief biographies of some of the most important scientific thinkers leading up to and surrounding the "Origin of Species". This Modern Library edition includes a Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning science historian Edward J. Larson, an introductory historical sketch, and a glossary Darwin later added to the original text. This year has been termed 'Darwin Year' because February 12 was the 200th anniversary of the British naturalist's birth. First Edition Paperback. A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. This edition of On the Origin of Species 1st Edition by Charles Darwin is given by Ashed Phoenix - Million Book Edition. By a single, systematic argument Darwin called this view into question. Condition: F+. (Fremont, CA, U.S.A.), About this Item: U.S.A.: Hill & Wang, 1979. Soft cover. . (Pleasant View, TN, U.S.A.), About this Item: Hill & Wang, New York, 1982. A new, deluxe hardcover edition of one of the most important scientific works ever written In December 1831, Charles Darwin boarded the HMS Beagle, accompanying her crew on a five-year journey that crossed the Atlantic Ocean to survey the coasts of South America. Based largely on Darwin's experience as a naturalist while on a five-year voyage aboard H. M. S. Beagle, The Origin of Species set forth a theory of evolution and natural selection that challenged contemporary beliefs about divine providence and the immutability of species. 30. Overall in GOOD condition. Volume 10. Now accepted by the scientific community, Darwin's concepts of evolutionary adaptation via natural selection are central to modern evolutionary theory and form the foundation of modern life sciences.