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OverviewWhen Darwin announced his theory of evolution by natural selection, he did more than transform biology. Before his great work, humans were comfortably different from other life, a special creation. By showing how life on Earth evolved, Darwin told us that humans too are part of nature. His decisive experience - a five-year round-the-world voyage on the Beagle - set him thinking about the diversity of life, ideas that would challenge the scientific establishment and Victorian society. Darwin for years built his evidence for evolution, even as he realised that such ideas were leading him straight into controversy and dispute. This book gives a concise account of Darwin's life and work, and makes vividly clear why his work continues to influence us all. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen WebsterPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9780752499406ISBN 10: 0752499408 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 August 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationStephen Webster is Director of the Science Communication Unit at Imperial College London. He has written a number of books, BBC radio plays and documentaries about the nature of science. In 2006, he wrote the libretto for Darwin’s Dream, which had its London premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |