The Evolutionist At Large

The Evolutionist At Large

Grant Allen

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2007
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Ciencia: cuestiones generales
ISBN:
9781432646752
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The Evolutionist At Large is a book written by Grant Allen, a British author and scientist, that explores the theory of evolution and its impact on society. The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics related to evolution, including the history of the theory, its scientific basis, and its social and cultural implications.Allen begins by tracing the history of evolution, from its earliest roots in ancient Greek philosophy to the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin and his contemporaries. He then delves into the scientific evidence for evolution, explaining how it is supported by a wide range of fields, from paleontology to genetics.The book also explores the social and cultural impact of evolution, including its role in shaping our understanding of human nature, morality, and religion. Allen argues that evolution has challenged many traditional beliefs and has led to a more rational and scientific worldview.Throughout the book, Allen’s writing is clear and accessible, making complex scientific concepts easy to understand for the general reader. The Evolutionist At Large is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most important and controversial scientific theories of our time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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