The Readable Darwin: The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers Pechenik Jan A.
The Readable Darwin: The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers Pechenik Jan A. Darwin's The Origin of Species is one of the most influential books ever written. However, the book can be…
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The Readable Darwin: The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers Pechenik Jan A.
Darwin's The Origin of Species is one of the most influential books ever written. However, the book can be difficult to follow. It is essential reading for anyone interested in biology, evolution, the natural world, or the history of scientific thought.
The Readable Darwin translates the sixth and final edition of Darwin's The Origin of Species (1872) into clear, engaging prose. The sentences and paragraphs are lengthy, and Darwin often references people and ideas unfamiliar to contemporary readers. Whereas the first edition of The Readable Darwin includes the first eight chapters of Darwin's book, this new edition presents all fifteen chapters of The Origin of Species and features over 100 illustrations.The Readable Darwin begins by discussing artificial selection, demonstrating that selection for new traits can indeed be made