ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES

by Charles Darwin

  • Category Classics
  • Format PB
  • Imprint
  • Price 195
  1. ISBN: 978-81-291-2958-1
  2. Pages: 440 pages
  3. Date: September 2013

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Before Charles Darwin presented his revolutionary insights into the theory of evolution, it was believed that each species came to life individually and maintained its original form. He disputed this and proved that the law of nature was evolution—each living being descended from common ancestors, and used ‘natural selection’ to survive in changing environments. His findings challenged the deeply held belief in divine creation and permanently transformed our understanding of the world.
When it was first published in 1859, On the Origin of Species triggered one of the fiercest debates between science and religion in the history of the world, one that still rages on. Today, more than a century and a half after its publication, it continues to exercise a tremendous influence in the fields of philosophy, history, theology and economics.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

British naturalist Charles Darwin was born in 1809. His other works include The Voyage of the Beagle, The Descent of Man, The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, The Power of Movement in Plants and The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Action of Worms.