The Origin of Species (Paperback)

Darwin's argument for natural selection changed how living things are explained, and this paperback puts that argument in front of new readers. Building from observations of domesticated animals, variation in the wild and the geographical spread of species, the text moves steadily towards the case that populations change over generations as advantageous traits become more common. Darwin also sets out the objections he expected and answers them in turn, which is part of what makes the book readable as reasoning rather than as a list of conclusions. Who it suits and why: • Darwin's foundational work on evolution by natural selection • Chapters that move from variation and selection to objections • Evidence drawn from breeding, fossils and species distribution • A 500-page paperback with a plain, unfussy reading text Well suited to science students, biology teachers and curious general readers from around twelve upward, this Fingerprint! Publishing edition is available at Boipoka.