On the Origin of Species
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The first edition of the book sold out on the day of publication, and as it continues to spark heated debate 150 years later, the work's impact is undeniable. Launching modern biology and informing virtually all contemporary literary, philosophical, and religious thinking, this is a book that changed the world, and now it is available with a new introduction.
The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.
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Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist and geologist, best known for his contributions to evolutionary theory. He published his theory of evolution with compelling evidence in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species, overcoming scientific rejection of earlier concepts. Darwin's scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences, explaining the diversity of life on Earth.
Amit Hagar PhD is professor and chair of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, and adjunct professor of intelligent systems engineering at Indiana University, Bloomington. He is the author of Discrete or Continuous: The Quest for Fundamental Length in Modern Physics (Cambridge) and numerous articles on the foundations of physics and computer science. His areas of research span the philosophy of science, the foundation of physics and computer science, and more recently, the biophysical modeling of solid tumors.
