The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life
Darwin, Charles, 1809-18821982
Books, Manuscripts
States that although scientists and philosophers dating back to the Greek civilisation had suggested that species "evolved" rather than remaining fixed, Darwin's "Origins of species" challenged contemporary thought and beliefs in Divine Providence.
Main title:
The origin of species by means of natural selection, or, The preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life / Charles Darwin ; edited with an introduction by J.W. Burrow.
Author:
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882, authorBurrows, J. W. (John Wyon), 1935-, editor
Imprint:
Harmondsworth : Penguin, 1968 1982 (printing).
Collation:
476 pages : 1 illustration. ; 19 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: London : John Murray, 1859.Bibliography, p461-462.
ISBN:
01404320519780140432053
Dewey class:
576.82
Local class:
575.01573.2
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
OrganismsNatural selection Early works
BRN:
154360