Charles Darwin;: Evolution by natural selection (British men of science)
by Sir Gavin De Beer
Category: Evolution (Biology)

"The Darwinian revolution in human thought is still, after a hundred years, a primary creative force in modern science. In this concise, authoritative, and stimulating biography of Charles Darwin, Sir Gavin de Beer--eminent British scientist and author--brings new historical research to bear on Darwin's life and work. Concentrating primarily on Darwin's scientific contributions, Sir Gavin builds up a brilliant synthesis showing the relationship of Darwin's theory of natural selection to modern genetics and molecular biology..." - Book jacket.