Charles Darwin

Autobiographies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Collected in this edition is the early autobiographical fragment written by Charles Darwin in 1838 along with his official autobiography which was first published in 1887, five years after his death. His controversial theory of evolution, which asserted that all of life on earth descended from common ancestors through a process of natural selection, subjected him to much criticism in his lifetime but would ultimately place him amongst the most important figures in the history of science. "Autobiographies" gives a personal insight into the life of Charles Darwin from his time at Cambridge University, to his landmark naturalist expedition during the voyage of the "HMS Beagle", and his life that followed in England. This document of one the world's most important naturalists is a must read for any student of the history of science and gives a firsthand account of the impact that a truly revolutionary theory can have. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Digireads.com
• Seitenzahl: 54
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. März 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 82g
• ISBN-13: 9781420967395
• ISBN-10: 1420967398
• Artikelnr.: 58850071

Autorenporträt

Charles Darwin, born in 1809 in Shrewsbury, England, became one of the most influential naturalists in history. Initially studying medicine and theology, he shifted his focus to natural history, a passion that led him to join the HMS Beagle's five-year voyage around the world. During this journey, he collected specimens and recorded observations that laid the groundwork for his evolutionary theories.In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, where he introduced his theory of evolution by natural selection. He argued that species evolve gradually, with the best-adapted organisms more likely to survive and reproduce. This idea challenged traditional views and sparked intense debate, yet it provided a new framework for understanding life's diversity.Though controversial at first, Darwin's theory of natural selection eventually gained acceptance, transforming biological science. His contributions continued with later works like The Descent of Man. Darwin passed away in 1882 and was honored with burial in Westminster Abbey, leaving a legacy that remains central to modern biology.