Origin of SpeciesThe Origin of Species is the landmark book that, for better or worse, puts science and religion at odds. Very few people have read this book and come away not believing in evolution. The detail of research is even by today's standards stunning; and the writing is still eminently readable. Second only to the Bible in its scope of influence, this book is a pertinent today as when it was first written. |
Contents
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| 19 | |
| 27 | |
Variation Under Nature | 67 |
Struggle for Existence | 84 |
Difficulties on Theory | 203 |
Instinct | 241 |
Hybridism | 280 |
of Organic Beings | 349 |
Geographical Distribution | 385 |
Recapitulation and Conclusion | 504 |
Glossary | 537 |
Notes | 561 |
Interpretive Notes | 577 |
Critical Excerpts | 583 |
Questions for Discussion | 595 |
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