Charles Darwin

It took Charles Darwin more than twenty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite a firestorm of controversy. The Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, however, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world. In addition to its status as the focus of...

This edition of Darwin's life story restores previously censored passages on religion and the scientist's opinions of his contemporaries. Darwin wrote his autobiography in 1876, at the age of sixty-seven, hoping it would prove interesting to his children and grandchildren. Preparing the book for a wider audience, his family initially sought to protect his legacy by removing passages they found too personal or controversial. This restored edition,...

It took Charles Darwin more than twenty years to publish this book, in part because he realized that it would ignite a firestorm of controversy. On the Origin of Species first appeared in 1859, and it remains a continuing source of conflict to this day. Even among those who reject its ideas, however, the work's impact is undeniable. In science, philosophy, and theology, this is a book that changed the world. In addition to its status as the focus...

Charles Darwin (1809-1882) fue un destacado científico británico conocido por su teoría de la evolución y su contribución a la biología. En 1831, Darwin embarcó en el HMS Beagle para realizar una expedición científica alrededor del mundo. Durante los cinco años que duró el viaje, visitó varios continentes y recolectó una gran cantidad de datos y especímenes que sentarían las bases de su teoría de la evolución. La obra "Viaje de un...

Découvrez l'une des œuvres scientifiques les plus influentes de tous les temps avec "De l'origine des espèces par sélection naturelle" de Charles Darwin. Plongez dans les profondeurs de la nature et explorez la théorie révolutionnaire de l'évolution qui a changé notre compréhension du monde vivant. Dans ce livre visionnaire, Darwin présente des preuves convaincantes de l'évolution des espèces à travers le processus de sélection naturelle....

“The Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin is the most important and influential book in the history of science. It offered for the first time, a convincing explanation for the development of the diversity of life. Content: Animal and plant species change through variation and natural selection.

Este libro contiene las observaciones sobre las islas de Chiloé, en el sur de Chile, tomadas de la célebre obra Viaje de un naturalista alrededor del mundo, de Charles Darwin (1809-1882). A través del relato de sus extensas travesías a pie, a caballo y en bote por estas islas, Darwin entrega un diario de viaje que "demuestra, además de su gran capacidad de observación y deducción, una sorprendente finura estética" ("Darwin escritor", El Mercurio,...

"On the Origin of the Species" is Charles Darwin's groundbreaking treatise on how life developed on this planet. Darwin's theories on evolutionary science and natural selection have since formed the basis for modern scientific beliefs in how species - over thousands, even millions of years - adapt and change depending on their surroundings, their changing environment and the threat of predators by making incremental changes to their own physical makeup...

Em 1831, o naturalista britânico Charles Darwin (1809-1882), com apenas 22 anos, embarcou no navio Beagle para participar de uma expedição que duraria até 1833. A jornada acabou estendendo-se por cinco anos e, conforme as palavras do próprio Darwin, "determinou toda a minha carreira". Foi enquanto colecionava espécimes em terras pouco exploradas que ele começou a formular as idéias que culminariam em A origem das espécies, seu principal livro...

Discover the scientific revolution of Charles Darwin in "On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection"! Delve into the intricacies of the evolutionary theory where Darwin presents his innovative vision of species' origins. Through rigorous and captivating analysis, he unveils how natural selection shapes the diversity of the living world. This indispensable work challenges the beliefs of its time and continues to influence our understanding of the...