Darwin And Modern Science - Softcover

A C Seward And Others

Softcover

ISBN 10: 935454777X ISBN 13: 9789354547775

Publisher: Alpha Editions, 2021

Synopsis

A quiet spark becomes a blazing conversation about ideas that shaped a century. Darwin And Modern Science invites you into the bustling heart of nineteenth‑century thought, where careful observation and bold speculation mingle. This curated anthology of Darwinian theory critique and allied essays stands as a remarkable scientific essay collection, revealing how evolution and natural selection were discussed, debated, and reshaped within Victorian era science. Framed as a history of science discourse, the book offers a vivid panorama of the era's modern science themes, appraising how researchers framed evidence, argued metaphysical questions, and charted new paths for inquiry. It reads as both a research reference guide and a lively reader, with clear, accessible prose that rewards casual readers and serious students alike, while still serving as a valued illustrated edition for the collector. The work's literary and historical significance lies in its portrait of British scientific discourse as it developed-an invaluable window into the period's intellectual culture, methods, and ambitions. It is not merely a reprint but a restoration that preserves the tone, nuance, and curiosities of the original, creating a durable bridge to the past for today's scholars and curious minds. Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions brings this scholarly treasure back to life-restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 935454777X
• ISBN 13: 9789354547775
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 580