Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's "Origin of Species" by Thomas Henry Huxley
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Huxley, Thomas Henry, 1825-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Time and Life: Mr. Darwin's "Origin of Species" |
| Credits | Produced by Amy E. Zelmer. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Evolution (Biology) |
| Subject | Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882. On the origin of species |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2928 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02928-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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