{"product_id":"the-readable-darwin-jan-a-pechenik-9780197575260","title":"The Readable Darwin: The Origin of Species Edited for Modern Readers","description":"Darwin's \u003cem\u003eThe Origin of Species\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most influential books ever written. It is essential reading for anyone interested in biology, evolution, the natural world, or the history of scientific thought. However, the book can be difficult to follow. The sentences and paragraphs are lengthy, and Darwin often references people and ideas unfamiliar to contemporary readers. \u003cem\u003eThe Readable Darwin \u003c\/em\u003etranslates the sixth and final edition of Darwin's \u003cem\u003eThe Origin of Species\u003c\/em\u003e (1872) into clear, engaging prose. Whereas the first edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Readable Darwin\u003c\/em\u003e includes the first eight chapters of Darwin's book, this new edition presents all fifteen chapters of \u003cem\u003eThe Origin of Species\u003c\/em\u003e and features over 100 illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Readable Darwin\u003c\/em\u003e begins by discussing artificial selection, demonstrating that selection for new traits can indeed be made to occur, even within our lifetimes. It then presents evidence for natural selection derived from developmental traits and the geological record. Throughout, Pechenik painstakingly revises Darwin's prose. He breaks up long paragraphs, shortens and reorganizes sentences, and replaces weak verbs with strong ones. Footnotes clarify concepts, define terms, and identify the many historical figures Darwin mentions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Origin of Species \u003c\/em\u003eis a foundational work of scholarship in the biological sciences. It documents the remarkable diversity of life on earth and is a wonderful example of honest and logical scientific thinking. \u003cem\u003eThe Readable Darwin\u003c\/em\u003e brings this groundbreaking book to life for readers of all backgrounds while remaining true to the original text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan A. Pechenik\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0197575269\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780197575260\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.43h x 6.44w x 1.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2023","brand":"Jan A. Pechenik","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44072433516799,"sku":"9780197575260","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac5202f8-492a-4a1c-9afe-bffeffac0361.jpg?v=1685441938","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-readable-darwin-jan-a-pechenik-9780197575260","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}