The Origin of Species by Thomas Henry Huxley
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| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
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| Title |
The Origin of Species
From 'The Westminster Review', April 1860 |
| Credits | Produced by Amy E. Zelmer, and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Origin of Species by Thomas Henry Huxley" is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This influential work delves into the discussion of biological diversity and the processes leading to the development of species over time. Huxley, often referred to as "Darwin's Bulldog," advocates for Charles Darwin's theories of evolution, particularly the concepts of natural selection and common descent. The book systematically examines the evidence supporting the theory of evolution, discussing various aspects such as the definition of species, variations among populations, natural selection, and the implications of these concepts for understanding the history of life. Huxley presents compelling observations from nature, including examples of domestic animal breeding and the fossil record, to illustrate how species adapt and evolve in response to their environments. Furthermore, he addresses the criticisms surrounding Darwin's ideas, articulating the scientific basis for understanding species as products of gradual changes over long periods. Overall, Huxley's work serves as a defense and expansion of evolutionary theory, solidifying its place in scientific discourse and encouraging further exploration into the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2929 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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