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Title: Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's "Origin of Species"
Credits: Produced by Amy E. Zelmer.
Summary: "Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's 'Origin of Species'" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, during a transformative period in the understanding of biology and evolution. The book discusses the relationship between the development of geological time and the emergence of life, emphasizing Huxley's interpretations of natural selection, which align closely with those of Charles Darwin. The focus lies on how life has evolved over immense periods, reflecting questions about the nature of species and their origins. In this work, Huxley closely examines the geological record, arguing that the earth's physical changes over time represent processes that are relevant to the evolution of species. He critiques the common belief that ancient life forms were drastically different from those of the present day, using evidence from paleontology to support his claims of continuity in the characteristics of living organisms across geological time. The book also highlights the role of natural selection as proposed by Darwin, asserting that species evolve through gradual modifications influenced by environmental factors. By integrating insights from both geology and biology, Huxley presents a compelling case for understanding the development of life as a slow and continuous process rather than a series of abrupt changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2928
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Evolution (Biology)
Subject: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's "Origin of Species"
Credits: Produced by Amy E. Zelmer.
Summary: "Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's 'Origin of Species'" by Thomas Henry Huxley is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, during a transformative period in the understanding of biology and evolution. The book discusses the relationship between the development of geological time and the emergence of life, emphasizing Huxley's interpretations of natural selection, which align closely with those of Charles Darwin. The focus lies on how life has evolved over immense periods, reflecting questions about the nature of species and their origins. In this work, Huxley closely examines the geological record, arguing that the earth's physical changes over time represent processes that are relevant to the evolution of species. He critiques the common belief that ancient life forms were drastically different from those of the present day, using evidence from paleontology to support his claims of continuity in the characteristics of living organisms across geological time. The book also highlights the role of natural selection as proposed by Darwin, asserting that species evolve through gradual modifications influenced by environmental factors. By integrating insights from both geology and biology, Huxley presents a compelling case for understanding the development of life as a slow and continuous process rather than a series of abrupt changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895
EBook No.: 2928
Published: Nov 1, 2001
Downloads: 134
Language: English
Subject: Evolution (Biology)
Subject: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species
LoCC: Science: Natural history
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.