Contributions To The Theory Of Natural Selection: A Series Of Essays (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163114384)

Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection: A Series of Essays is a collection of essays written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection along with Charles Darwin. The book was first published in 1870 and contains a series of essays that Wallace wrote on the topic of natural selection over the course of several years.The essays cover a wide range of topics related to natural selection, including the role of sexual selection in evolution, the relationship between natural selection and variation, and the importance of geographical isolation in the development of new species. Wallace also explores the implications of natural selection for human evolution and society, arguing that the principles of natural selection apply to human populations just as they do to other species.Throughout the book, Wallace emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and experimentation in the development of scientific theories, and he draws heavily on his own experiences as a naturalist and explorer to support his arguments. Contributions to the Theory of Natural Selection is an important work in the history of evolutionary biology and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of the subject today.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.

Author: Alfred Russel Wallace
ISBN-10: 1163114383
ISBN-13: 9781163114384
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d