Evolution
First published 2008 · 329 pages · about 5 hours to read
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About this book
These letters written to and by Darwin chart his struggle to have his theories accepted. With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough and incorporating previously unpublished material, readers experience a first-hand insight into some of the most intense and productive years of Darwin's life.
Will you like it?
Readers interested in how scientific ideas gain acceptance will find this useful, especially those who know Darwin's published work and want the private side of his argument. It suits readers who prefer primary sources, with letters from the mid-nineteenth century and a foreword by David Attenborough.
- scientific persuasion
- the reception of ideas
- private correspondence
- natural selection
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