The Origin of SpeciesOriginally published in 1859, this book challenged many of the deeply-held beliefs of the Western world. Darwin's emphasis on the value of diversity speaks more strongly today than ever. |
Contents
Authors Introduction | 9 |
Variation under Domestication | 15 |
Variation under Nature | 55 |
Struggle for Existence | 72 |
Natural Selection | 93 |
Laws of Variation | 149 |
Difficulties on Theory | 191 |
Instinct | 229 |
On the Geological Succession of Organic Beings | 339 |
Geographical Distribution | 375 |
Geographical Distribution continued | 414 |
Mutual Affinities of Organic Beings Morphology Embryology Organs | 444 |
Recapitulation and Conclusion | 494 |
An Historical Sketch of the Recent Progress of Opinion on the Origin of Species | 527 |
Glossary of Scientific Terms | 539 |
Afterword | 563 |
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