The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution by George John Romanes
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| Author | Romanes, George John, 1848-1894 |
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| Title | The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 40.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Scientific Evidences of Organic Evolution" by George John Romanes is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the topic of evolution, providing a digest of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection and its implications for understanding the development of life on Earth. The book synthesizes various lines of evidence supporting the idea of organic evolution, positioning itself as an accessible resource for readers interested in the science of biology. In the book, Romanes systematically presents the arguments for evolution through classifications of organisms, morphology, geology, geographical distribution, and embryology. He argues that the similarities in structure and classification among species point to common ancestry, and discusses the fossil record as evidence of gradual changes over time. Geographical distribution illustrates how species adapt to their environments, while embryological stages showcase the commonalities in development across different species. Romanes emphasizes that these lines of evidence come together to suggest that natural selection, rather than intelligent design, plays a central role in the evolution of living organisms, challenging the prevailing beliefs of his time. The book ultimately advocates for the recognition of evolution as a fundamental scientific truth based on a robust body of evidence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19922 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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