These writings from "On the Origin of Species" explain how different life forms appear all over the globe, evolve over millions of years, become extinct and are supplanted. Charles Darwin transformed our understanding of the world with the idea of natural selection, challenging the notion that species are fixed and unchanging. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. "Great Ideas" - Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Из серии: Penguin Great Ideas
2011