num_pages: 125
description: "Darwin's theory of evolution, which implied that our ancestors were apes, caused a furore in the scientific world and beyond when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin's work for the development of modern science and culture."--BOOK JACKET.
language: English
title: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
titlecomplete: Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
genres: History, Biology, Biography, Science, Nonfiction, Evolution
ratings_count: 144
publisher: Oxford University Press