Description |
238 pages : 1 portrait ; 25 cm |
Contents |
1. A theory by which to work -- 2. Before Malthus: studying natural history -- 3. Lyell and the end of geology -- 4. Working at Species: Darwin and Hooker -- 5. Working at Species: Darwin and others -- 6. The Origin as the least objectionable theory: repairing the argument -- 7. The Origin as the least objectionable theory: presenting the argument -- 8. Darwin as scientist-manager -- Appendix: a summary of Darwin's theory and the evidence for and against it -- Notes -- Works cited -- Index |
Analysis |
Organisms Evolution Natural selection Theories of Darwin, Charles Formulation |
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Organisms Evolution Natural selection Theories of Darwin, Charles Formulation Biographies |
Notes |
Evolution. Natural selection. Theories of Darwin, Charles. Formulation,. 1838-1859 (BNB/PRECIS) |
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Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 213-226 |
Subject |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882.
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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species.
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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882, 1809-1882
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Natural selection -- History.
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Naturalists -- England -- Biography.
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Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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ISBN |
0710804423 |
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