The ''Origin'' Then and Now: An Interpretive Guide to the ''Origin of Species''

Charles Darwin's __Origin of Species__ is one of the most widely cited books in modern science. Yet tackling this classic can be daunting for students and general readers alike because of Darwin's Victorian prose and the complexity and scope of his ideas. __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__ is examined within the historical context in which it was written, and modern examples are used to reveal how this work remains a relevant and living document for today. In this eye-opening and accessible guide, David Reznick shows how many peculiarities of the __Origin__ can be explained by the state of science in 1859, helping readers to grasp the true scope of Darwin's departure from the mainstream thinking of his day. He reconciles Darwin's concept of species with our current concept, which has advanced in important ways since Darwin first wrote the __Origin__, and he demonstrates why Darwin's theory unifies the biological sciences under a single conceptual framework much as Newton did for physics. Drawing liberally from the facsimile of the first edition of the __Origin__, Reznick enables readers to follow along as Darwin develops his ideas. __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.

Charles Darwin's Origin of Species is one of the most widely cited books in modern science. Yet tackling this classic can be daunting for students and general readers alike because of Darwin's Victorian prose and the complexity and scope of his ideas. 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 is examined within the historical context in which it was written, and modern examples are used to reveal how this work remains a relevant and living document for today.

In this eye-opening and accessible guide, David Reznick shows how many peculiarities of the Origin can be explained by the state of science in 1859, helping readers to grasp the true scope of Darwin's departure from the mainstream thinking of his day. He reconciles Darwin's concept of species with our current concept, which has advanced in important ways since Darwin first wrote the Origin, and he demonstrates why Darwin's theory unifies the biological sciences under a single conceptual framework much as Newton did for physics. Drawing liberally from the facsimile of the first edition of the Origin, Reznick enables readers to follow along as Darwin develops his ideas.

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.

An accessible modern guide to Darwin's masterwork Charles Darwin's Origin of Species is one of the most widely cited books in modern science. Yet tackling this classic can be daunting for students and general readers alike because of Darwin's Victorian prose and the complexity and scope of his ideas. 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 is examined within the historical context in which it was written, and modern examples are used to reveal how this work remains a relevant and living document for today. In this eye-opening and accessible guide, David Reznick shows how many peculiarities of the Origin can be explained by the state of science in 1859, helping readers to grasp the true scope of Darwin's departure from the mainstream thinking of his day. He reconciles Darwin's concept of species with our current concept, which has advanced in important ways since Darwin first wrote the Origin , and he demonstrates why Darwin's theory unifies the biological sciences under a single conceptual framework much as Newton did for physics. Drawing liberally from the facsimile of the first edition of the Origin , Reznick enables readers to follow along as Darwin develops his ideas. 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. 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. 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. David N. Reznick ; With An Introduction By Michael Ruse. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species" is one of the most widely cited books in modern science. This guide to Darwin's masterwork examines "Origin" within the historical context in which it was written, and modern examples are used to reveal how this work remains a relevant and living document for today.