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The Development of Darwin's Theory: Natural History, Natural Theology, and Natural Selection, 1838–1859
Dov Ospovat
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hardcover. In this highly acclaimed book, Ospovat shows that Darwin's views changed radically from his first formulation of evolution to the publication of the full theory in 1859. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: PSAJ. Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 61. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
Dov Ospovat's book, originally published in 1981, has become generally accepted as one of the most influential books about Darwin published in recent years. Ospovat examines the period of 1838–1859 in detail, and shows that Darwin's views changed quite radically from his initial belief that animals and plants were perfectly adapted to their environments, and that evolution only occurred when the environment changed, to believing that living things were not perfectly adapted, were in constant competition with each other and hence, were continually evolving. By placing Darwin within the other biological developments of the day, Ospovat is able to show ... Read more
Dov Ospovat's book, originally published in 1981, has become generally accepted as one of the most influential books about Darwin published in recent years. Ospovat examines the period of 1838–1859 in detail, and shows that Darwin's views changed quite radically from his initial belief that animals and plants were perfectly adapted to their environments, and that evolution only occurred when the environment changed, to believing that living things were not perfectly adapted, were in constant competition with each other and hence, were continually evolving. By placing Darwin within the other biological developments of the day, Ospovat is able to show ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1981
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
318
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521238182
SKU
KSG0035673
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Reviews for The Development of Darwin's Theory: Natural History, Natural Theology, and Natural Selection, 1838–1859
'a brilliant, groundbreaking book, the first full-blooded attempt to relate Darwin's science to the biology of his day.' Adrian Desmond 'It continues to be the best general treatment of the history of British biology of the decades immediately preceding the Origin of Species.' Nicolaas A. Rupke 'a landmark in Darwinian studies.' Stephen Jay Gould 'an impressive, erudite and provocative book.' ... Read more