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Author Reznick, David N., 1952-

Title The Origin then and now : an interpretive guide to the Origin of species / David N. Reznick ; with an introduction by Michael Ruse.

Publication Info. Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2010]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  576.8 R467O    Check Shelf
Description xvi, 432 pages : illustrations, charts ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary The "Origin" Then and Now is a unique guide to Darwin's masterwork, making it accessible to a much wider audience by deconstructing and reorganizing the Origin in a way that allows for a clear explanation of its key concepts. The "Origin" Then and Now is an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to understand Darwin's Origin of Species and the ways it has shaped the modern study of evolution.
Contents Natural selection. Preamble to natural selection ; Variation under domestication ; Variation under nature I ; The struggle for existence ; Natural selection I ; Laws of variation ; Evolution today : a modern perspective on natural selection -- Speciation. Preamble to speciation ; Variation under nature II ; Natural selection II ; Hybridism ; Evolution today : the mosquitoes of the London underground -- Theory. Preamble: What is a theory? ; Difficulties on theory ; Instinct ; Geology I: Background ; Geology II: On the imperfection of the geological record ; Geology III: On the geological succession of organic beings ; Geology IV: Evolution today ; Geographical distribution ; Geographical distribution, continued ; Mutual affinities of organic beings : morphology: embryology: rudimentary organs ; Recapitulation and conclusion ; Evolution today : the witness has been found, again and again.
Subject Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species.
Evolution (Biology)
Natural selection.
Biological Evolution.
Selection, Genetic.
Geology -- history.
ISBN 9780691129785 hardcover alkaline paper
0691129789 hardcover alkaline paper
9780691152578 paperback
0691152578 paperback
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