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Charles Darwin

Questa serie approfondisce la vita e il lavoro di uno degli scienziati più influenti della storia. Esplora le sue idee rivoluzionarie che hanno alterato per sempre la nostra comprensione del mondo naturale e del posto dell'umanità al suo interno. I lettori scopriranno i suoi viaggi, la sua meticolosa ricerca e le battaglie intellettuali che culminarono nella teoria dell'evoluzione per selezione naturale. Offre un ritratto avvincente dell'uomo il cui lavoro ha scatenato dibattiti duraturi e continua a risuonare profondamente.

Charles Darwin Volume 2
Charles Darwin: Voyaging

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  1. 1

    In 1858, Charles Darwin, a respected gentleman scientist at forty-nine, lived quietly at Down House, with his monumental manuscript on species still unfinished after two decades of research. His cautious nature delayed publication as he sought certainty in his groundbreaking theory of evolution. This biography's concluding volume begins with the events that compelled the "Origin of Species" into print, marking the onset of Darwin's fame and the ensuing controversies. As his ideas gained traction, they sparked intense public debate, drawing both criticism and support from notable figures like Thomas Henry Huxley and Joseph Hooker. Despite the pressures of newfound celebrity, Darwin remained devoted to his family, research, and the serene life he cherished. Janet Browne's account captures the complexities of the Darwinian revolution, detailing the Victorian publishing landscape and the fierce debates between scientists and religious figures. Through her sympathetic portrayal, we witness Darwin as a dedicated researcher grappling with his health while engaging with topics that intrigued him. Browne's mastery of scientific sources offers a nuanced view of Darwin as both a great thinker and a relatable human being, affirming the praise received for her previous volume.

    Charles Darwin: Voyaging
  2. 2

    This concluding volume of Janet Browne's biography covers the transformation in Darwin's life after the first unexpected announcement of the theory of evolution by natural selection and the publication of On the Origin of Species in 1859. schovat popis

    Charles Darwin Volume 2