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The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023098243
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the groundbreaking insights of Charles Darwin in The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication, Vol. 1. Delve into Darwin's meticulous observations on the profound impact of domestication on the evolution of both animals and cultivated plants. This volume examines the principles of variation, heredity, and breeding, showcasing the powerful role of natural selection in shaping the characteristics of domesticated species.
A cornerstone of evolutionary biology, this work offers a detailed exploration of the modifications induced by human intervention. Darwin's detailed analysis illuminates the processes by which selective breeding leads to the vast array of forms and traits we observe in the animal and plant kingdoms. Essential reading for anyone interested in the life sciences, zoology, and the history of scientific thought, this classic text continues to resonate with its enduring relevance to our understanding of the natural world. This meticulously prepared edition preserves the integrity of Darwin's original work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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