Pioneers Of Evolution: Darwin And Wallace

By Edward Clodd

Book Overview

Pioneers of Evolution: Darwin and Wallace is a book by Edward Clodd that explores the lives and achievements of Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, two of the most important figures in the history of evolutionary theory. The book provides a detailed account of Darwin's and Wallace's early lives, their scientific discoveries, and their contributions to the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection. It also examines the controversy surrounding the publication of Darwin's seminal work, On the Origin of Species, and the impact of his ideas on the scientific community and society at large. The book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of evolutionary theory.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Evolution from Thales to Huxley, by Edward Clodd. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100863.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425331920
• ISBN13: 9781425331924
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"