Charles Darwin

Klassikkojen klassikko, joka mullisti tieteenhistorian!Kaikki lajit ovat pitkän kehityksen tulosta ja peräisin alkeellisimmista muodoista myös Jumalan luomana pidetty ihminen. Tämä oli nuoren luonnontieteilijän Charles Darwinin vallankumouksellinen väite, jonka hän julkaisi teoksessaan "Lajien synty" vuonna 1859.Galapagossaarilla tekemiensä tutkimusten avulla Darwin osoitti, ettei kehitys suinkaan ollut vielä loppunut, vaan evoluutio jatkoi ajoittain hyvin nopeaakin etenemistään. Avaintodisteina tässä olivat eri saarilla asuneet kilpikonnat ja sirkkulintujen nokat.Aivan uudenlainen teoria luonnonvalinnasta herätti myös kiivasta vastustusta, joka ei ole tänäkään päivänä täysin laantunut. "Lajien synty" on tieteenhistoriaa elävimmillään.

In seinem Werk beschreibt Charles Darwin die Entstehung der Arten durch nat rliche Z chtung und betont, wie die nat rliche Selektion im st ndigen Kampf ums Dasein die Anpassung und Vielfalt im Tier- und Pflanzenreich vorantreibt. H. G. Bronn erg nzt diese berlegungen, indem er die Bedeutung der Erhaltung der besten Rassen hervorhebt, die durch Konkurrenz und berleben im evolution ren Prozess gesch tzt werden. Das Buch bietet eine faszinierende Darstellung der Mechanismen, die die Vielfalt des Lebens formen, und zeigt, wie nat rliche Auslese zur Entwicklung und Bewahrung der vollkommensten Arten beitr gt. Charles Darwin, Entstehung der Arten im Tier- und Pflanzenreich durch nat. Z chtung - Erhaltung der vervollkommneten Rassen im Kampfe ums dasein ist ein unver nderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1860.

Charles Darwin joined HMS Beagle when he was just 22 at the request of Captain FitzRoy, who wanted to have a naturalist on board. The ship set sail from Plymouth Sound on 27 December 1831 and returned nearly five years later on 2 October 1836. The journey took Darwin from the Cape de Verde Islands to Mauritius, visiting locations as varied as Brazil, Tierra del Fuego, the Galapagos archipelago, South Africa, New Zealand and the Azores. Darwin’s book is a vivid travel diary of this trip with personal anecdotes and observations on religious beliefs and racial typecasting, as well as a detailed scientific field journal covering biology, geology and anthropology. He found bones of extinct mammals, experienced volcanoes and discovered many new bird species. The book was instantly acclaimed and the insights he gained through his investigations eventually led to his theory of natural selection.

First published in 1842, this vintage book contains part three of Charles Darwin's "The Zoology of The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle", a fascinating and detailed account of the research he did whilst aboard the HMS Beagle between 1832 and 1836--work that played a key role in the conception of his scientific theories on evolution and natural selection. This part concentrates on the various birds that he encountered and studied around the world. Contents include: "Vulturidae", "Cathartes Atratus", "Cathartes Aura", "Falconidae", "Milvago, Spix", "Milvago Pezoporos", "Milvago Chimango", "Milvago Leucurus", "Milvagoi Albogularis", etc. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) was an English geologist, naturalist, and biologist most famous for his contributions to the science of evolution and his book "On the Origin of Species" (1859). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on ornithology.

First published in 1842, this vintage book contains part three of Charles Darwin's "The Zoology of The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle", a fascinating and detailed account of the research he did whilst aboard the HMS Beagle between 1832 and 1836-work that played a key role in the conception of his scientific theories on evolution and natural selection. This part concentrates on the various birds that he encountered and studied around the world. Contents include: "Vulturidae", "Cathartes Atratus", "Cathartes Aura", "Falconidae", "Milvago, Spix", "Milvago Pezoporos", "Milvago Chimango", "Milvago Leucurus", "Milvagoi Albogularis", etc. Charles Robert Darwin (1809 - 1882) was an English geologist, naturalist, and biologist most famous for his contributions to the science of evolution and his book "On the Origin of Species" (1859). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on ornithology.

The impact of Charles Darwin’s work on Western civilization has been broad and deep. As much as anyone in the modern era, he changed human thought, and his influence is still felt in virtually all aspects of our lives. This new edition, larger and more varied than the previous ones, includes more of Darwin's own work and also presents the most recent research and scholarship on all aspects of Darwin’s legacy. The biological sciences, as well as social thought, philosophy, ethics, religion, and literature, have all been shaped and reshaped by evolutionary concepts. Excerpts from the most important books and articles of recent years confirm this Darwinian heritage. New work by Richard Dawkins, Edward O. Wilson, Kevin Padian, Eugene C. Scott, Steven Pinker, Daniel Dennett, Michael Ruse, Frans de Waal, Noretta Koertge, George C. Williams, George Levine, Stephen Jay Gould, Gillian Beer, Ernst Mayr, and many others illuminates this exciting intellectual history. A wide-ranging new introduction by the editor provides context and coherence to this rich body of engaging material, much of which will be shaping human thought well into the new century. This edition will be useful to scientists and historians alike: "The Norton Darwin explains Darwinian evolution and illustrates the social and intellectual conflicts of the past two centuries better than any other book that I am aware of." (Charles Taylor, Professor of Biology, Ecology, and Evolution, University of California, Los Angeles) And it will be of great value to the humanities and social sciences as well: "The edition provides the sharpest and most exciting access to Darwin we have ever had. It shows all of us interested in the heart of our intellectual heritage how that heritage is sustained, manipulated, and honored." (James R. Kincaid, Aerol Arnold Professor of English, University of Southern California) A Selected Bibliography and an Index are included.

A companion to Charles Darwin's notebooks, 1836-1844 (Cornell U. Pr., 1987). Because Darwin was in the process of formulating his arguments, entries on a single topic might appear in several series of notes at any number of places in various manuscripts. This concordance gathers these citations toge

The original "big idea" book that changed natural science and transformed humanity's understanding of their place in the world--and remains controversial to this day. First published in 1859, On the Origin of Species introduced Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to the world and, by extension, the role of evolution in natural biology and species development. By inferring through observation that species evolved over an immense amount of time, Darwin was able to articulate the basis of ideas like common descent, the struggle for survival, and inherited variance. Manifold and deeply destabilizing to their 19th century audience, the implications of natural selection reverberated across religion, philosophy, the liberal arts, and if course the scientific community. Drawn from years of observations and written for a non-scientific audience, On the Origin of Species is a classic that truly changed the world.

In The Descent of Man, Charles Darwin applied his revolutionary theory of evolution to the human story. Having avoided discussion of human evolution in On the Origin of Species – believing the subject too provocative – in his final major work (1871) Darwin ignited a firestorm of controversy by arguing that humans descended from primates. It also outlined his radical theory of sexual selection for the first time and argued that female mate choice had profoundly shaped divergent racial characteristics, within a unified human family. Modern scholars have since argued that the book’s core ideas on race were informed by Darwin's hatred of slavery. This elegant facsimile edition has been reproduced from an antique Victorian copy from the Library or the Natural History Museum, London. It’s presented in imitation leather binding with delicate gold foiling, decorative end papers and a gold ribbon marker. Named by Sigmund Freud as 'one of the ten most significant books' ever written, this landmark work offers insights that continue to influence scientific thought today.

The first annotated edition of the book that shocked the Victorian world and continues to generate controversy todayWhen Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man was published in 1871, the book was an immediate sensation. It presents Darwin's account of how we evolved from primates and expounds his theory of sexual selection, which he believed accounted for human origins and diversity. James Costa and Elizabeth Yale bring Darwin's Descent to new life in this authoritative annotated edition, shedding light on the cultural context in which the legendary naturalist developed his ideas and exploring how subsequent generations of scientists, scholars, and social reformers adapted them.Informative and in-depth commentaries accompany the text of The Descent of Man, enabling readers to engage with Darwin's ideas and contextualize them in light of our current understanding of human evolution and sexual selection. Costa and Yale show how Darwin's antislavery commitments and his beliefs in European superiority shaped his account of the evolution of human difference, and examine how Victorian beliefs about gender informed the development of his theory of sexual selection. They explain where Darwin's arguments about the origins of human differences line up with modern science—and where they don't.Spanning the boundaries of history and science, this fully annotated edition illuminates the rich cultural and scientific contexts underpinning Darwin's ideas and introduces his landmark book to a new generation of readers.

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential scientists. Written in 1876 for his family, this candid memoir traces Darwin's life from his early years and education to the development of his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection. With humility and reflective insight, Darwin discusses his scientific journey, personal beliefs, and the challenges he faced in presenting ideas that would transform biology and the understanding of life itself. He also touches on his views of religion, morality, and the natural world. Honest, thoughtful, and deeply human, The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is not only a chronicle of scientific discovery but also a portrait of intellectual curiosity and integrity.

The Autobiography of Charles Darwin offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the mind of one of history's most influential scientists. Written in 1876 for his family, this candid memoir traces Darwin's life from his early years and education to the development of his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection. With humility and reflective insight, Darwin discusses his scientific journey, personal beliefs, and the challenges he faced in presenting ideas that would transform biology and the understanding of life itself. He also touches on his views of religion, morality, and the natural world. Honest, thoughtful, and deeply human, The Autobiography of Charles Darwin is not only a chronicle of scientific discovery but also a portrait of intellectual curiosity and integrity.

Illustrated Edition with 20 Stunning Illustrations Contains a Summary of the Book Detailed Character List Author Biography Included Embark on a thrilling journey of discovery with Charles Darwin as your guide in this illustrated edition of The Voyage of the Beagle. Join Darwin aboard HMS Beagle as he sails across the globe, exploring remote lands and uncovering the mysteries of nature. From the lush jungles of South America to the volcanic shores of the Gal pagos Islands, Darwin's observations of wildlife, geology, and local cultures transformed the scientific world forever. This captivating account of Darwin's five-year voyage is rich with firsthand descriptions of the unique landscapes and creatures that sparked his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection. With vivid illustrations that bring to life the exotic locations and diverse wildlife Darwin encountered, this edition enhances the reading experience, offering both visual and intellectual immersion. In addition to the beautiful illustrations, this edition includes a comprehensive summary of the book, a list of key characters who played a role in Darwin's journey, and an insightful biography of the author himself. Whether you're a student of history, science, or literature, this book will transport you to a time when exploration and scientific curiosity opened up new worlds of knowledge. Perfect for readers seeking an accessible yet detailed look at one of the most influential scientific journeys in history, The Voyage of the Beagle offers timeless insights into the nature of life on Earth and the evolution of species. Dive into the world of adventure, science, and discovery-this illustrated edition is the ideal way to experience Charles Darwin's legendary voyage.