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The Origin of Evolution: The Idea of Natural Selection Before and After Darwin by John Gribbin and Mary Gribbin
Contrary to the popular myth, the theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed from the mind of Charles Darwin alone. This book traces the long history of evolutionary thought, showing how the idea was studied and debated by thinkers across the world for millennia before Darwin. John and Mary Gribbin place Darwin’s “dangerous idea” in its proper context, revealing how it emerged from a foundation of earlier scientific inquiry and was later expanded in the 20th century through genetics and molecular biology.
The authors do not diminish Darwin’s achievement in explaining how evolution works on individuals and species. Instead, they show how his contribution is just one link in a chain of discovery stretching from ancient times to the present day. This is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the real story behind one of science’s most transformative ideas.
Price: 1037.00 RUR
