Darwin And After Darwin - George John Romanes - Bog

""Darwin and After Darwin"" is a comprehensive book written by George John Romanes, which provides an in-depth analysis of the Darwinian theory and its impact on the scientific community. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is an exposition of the Darwinian theory, where Romanes explains the theory of evolution by natural selection and its various components. He discusses the evidence supporting the theory and its implications for the study of biology, genetics, and anthropology.In the second part of the book, Romanes discusses post-Darwinian questions and controversies that arose after the publication of Darwin's ""On the Origin of Species."" He examines various theories that were proposed as alternatives to Darwin's theory, including Lamarckism, orthogenesis, and mutationism. Romanes also explores the relationship between evolution and religion, and the ethical implications of the theory of natural selection.Overall, ""Darwin and After Darwin"" is a seminal work that provides a comprehensive overview of the Darwinian theory and its impact on the scientific community. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of evolutionary theory and the development of modern biology.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.