natural selection

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natural selection

Darwin and the barnacle

2004
Examines the mystery of why Darwin waited over twenty years between formulating his theory of natural selection and publishing it.

The origin of species

1998
Presents Charles Darwin's 1859 text in which he defines his theory of evolution, arguing that species change over time, evolving or dying out entirely, through the process of natural selection.

Ever since Darwin

reflections in natural history
1977

Darwin's ghost

the origin of species updated
2001
Presents a twenty-first-century restatement of Charles Darwin's 1859 text, "The Origin of the Species," in which he put forth his theory of evolution; using Darwin's logic to illuminate discoveries of modern times.

Survival of the prettiest

the science of beauty
2000

The panda's thumb

more reflections in natural history
1980

How have animals evolved and adapted?

2016
Explores how animals have evolved from predecessors, inherited genetic traits, and aimed to survive and adapt to their environments.
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The illustrated Origin of species

1979
An illustrated, abridged version of the sixth edition of Darwin's classic work on evolution, with commentary that relates Darwin's hypotheses to recent advances in knowledge.

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