Darwin : the indelible stamp : the evolution of an idea

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Darwin : the indelible stamp : the evolution of an idea

edited, with commentary by James D. Watson

Running Press, c 2005

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This work offers four of Charles Darwin's most influential works in their entirety in one volume, with an introduction and commentary by Nobel Prize winning scientist James D Watson. "Darwin: The Indelible Stamp" presents in one volume, four of the most influential works of Charles Darwin, each illuminated by commentary by Nobel Prize winner James D Watson. With this complete volume, readers can trace the evolution of Darwin's own thinking as he challenges conventional thinking, unveils fundamental laws of nature, and documents the astounding power and creativity that drives evolution. This exciting anthology contains four of Darwin's most important and well known works on - "The Origin of the Species", "Voyage of the Beagle", "The Descent of Man" and "The Expression of Emotions in Man and Animals" - in their entirety. Dr Watson introduces the book with an essay on the importance and singular genius of Charles Darwin, and his separate introductions to each of Darwin's books bring contemporary relevance to these nineteenth century masterworks.

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  • NCID
    BB01108987
  • ISBN
    • 9780762430512
  • LCCN
    2007927200
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Philadelphia ; London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 1260 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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