The Theory Of Evolution
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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One hundred years after Darwin shook the scientific world with his revolutionary ideas, John Maynard Smith's The Theory of Evolution arrives to reexamine, validate, and extend the foundational principles of natural selection with the rigour of modern biological research. This landmark volume, part of the esteemed Pelican Biology Series, chronicles the development of evolutionary thought from Darwin's original thesis through to the mid-twentieth century, illuminating how subsequent discoveries in genetics, palaeontology, and ecology have not only confirmed but profoundly enriched Darwin's core arguments. Maynard Smith, one of Britain's most celebrated evolutionary biologists, presents complex scientific concepts with rare clarity and intellectual precision, making this an indispensable text for both the general reader and the serious student of biology. His authoritative yet accessible prose bridges the gap between specialist research and public understanding, crafting a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is scientifically robust. A cornerstone of popular science writing, The Theory of Evolution remains a compelling testament to the enduring power of Darwin's vision — and a challenge to every reader to consider just how far that vision has taken us.
Author: John Maynard Smith
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
One hundred years after Darwin shook the scientific world with his revolutionary ideas, John Maynard Smith's The Theory of Evolution arrives to reexamine, validate, and extend the foundational principles of natural selection with the rigour of modern biological research. This landmark volume, part of the esteemed Pelican Biology Series, chronicles the development of evolutionary thought from Darwin's original thesis through to the mid-twentieth century, illuminating how subsequent discoveries in genetics, palaeontology, and ecology have not only confirmed but profoundly enriched Darwin's core arguments. Maynard Smith, one of Britain's most celebrated evolutionary biologists, presents complex scientific concepts with rare clarity and intellectual precision, making this an indispensable text for both the general reader and the serious student of biology. His authoritative yet accessible prose bridges the gap between specialist research and public understanding, crafting a narrative that is as intellectually stimulating as it is scientifically robust. A cornerstone of popular science writing, The Theory of Evolution remains a compelling testament to the enduring power of Darwin's vision — and a challenge to every reader to consider just how far that vision has taken us.