Evolution And Its Implications: An Introductory Survey
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Before Darwin forever changed humanity's understanding of life on Earth, the question of how species came to be was answered by myth and scripture — Evolution and Its Implications cuts through that history to present a rigorous yet accessible introductory survey of evolutionary theory and its far-reaching consequences for science and society. Part of the prestigious Science in Society series (Number Three), this volume by Peter Kelly — a qualified biologist and Head of the Biology Department at his institution — chronicles the foundational principles of evolution, from natural selection and genetic inheritance to the broader biological and philosophical ramifications that Darwin's legacy unleashed upon the modern world. Written with the clarity and authority of an experienced science educator, the text strikes a careful balance between scientific precision and accessibility, making it an ideal primer for students and curious general readers alike. General Editor Dr. J. Goodier, Head of the Science Department at Eton College, lends the series an impeccable academic pedigree, ensuring that each volume meets the highest standards of scholarly rigour. Published by Mills & Boon under their distinguished scientific imprint — long before the publisher became synonymous with romance fiction — this rare title stands as a fascinating artefact of mid-twentieth-century science education, and a reminder that the implications of evolution remain as provocative and urgent today as ever.
Author: Peter Kelly
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Mills & Boon
Genre: Science
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Before Darwin forever changed humanity's understanding of life on Earth, the question of how species came to be was answered by myth and scripture — Evolution and Its Implications cuts through that history to present a rigorous yet accessible introductory survey of evolutionary theory and its far-reaching consequences for science and society. Part of the prestigious Science in Society series (Number Three), this volume by Peter Kelly — a qualified biologist and Head of the Biology Department at his institution — chronicles the foundational principles of evolution, from natural selection and genetic inheritance to the broader biological and philosophical ramifications that Darwin's legacy unleashed upon the modern world. Written with the clarity and authority of an experienced science educator, the text strikes a careful balance between scientific precision and accessibility, making it an ideal primer for students and curious general readers alike. General Editor Dr. J. Goodier, Head of the Science Department at Eton College, lends the series an impeccable academic pedigree, ensuring that each volume meets the highest standards of scholarly rigour. Published by Mills & Boon under their distinguished scientific imprint — long before the publisher became synonymous with romance fiction — this rare title stands as a fascinating artefact of mid-twentieth-century science education, and a reminder that the implications of evolution remain as provocative and urgent today as ever.