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On the Origin of Species (Oxford World's Classics) - Community Reviews back

by Charles Darwin, Gillian Beer
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Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it 11 years ago
Decry or applaud it, there's no question this work has had a profound effect not just on science, but the culture at large. What I wouldn't read this book for is the science, or in an effort to either defend or refute the argument for evolution. The core of Darwin's argument certainly is still what ...
Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it 11 years ago
My book group selected this book for discussion probably because of the historic impact it has had on the field of science. However, I found it to be very worthy of respect from a literary viewpoint. Charles Darwin's writing comes across as a methodical thinker and patient explainer to many recalc...
Khaleel
Khaleel rated it 12 years ago
Rating books is like valuing art time which the work had been created plays the most considered part , then the influence which the book makes in our time , from this point of view The Origin of Species deserve 5 stars worthily I have kind of “ spiritual “ connection with this book , reading it i...
Tolle Lege!.
Tolle Lege!. rated it 12 years ago
I've probably listened to and rated over 15 books about evolution over the last two years, but I was always hesitant to read the granddaddy of them all. I should not have been and am glad I did for the following reasons,1) The book reads as well as any of the good popular science books available on ...
Munira @ In Vogue with Books
Munira @ In Vogue with Books rated it 12 years ago
Interesting book!
Manny Rayner's book reviews
Manny Rayner's book reviews rated it 12 years ago
Dear Carol,Thank you for your mail, and of course I remember meeting you on the flight last month! It was a very interesting discussion and I'm still thinking about it. The semester has now started here at Creationist U and I am working hard, but I found time to read the book you recommended. And I'...
D.G. ~Shameless Reader~
D.G. ~Shameless Reader~ rated it 13 years ago
My science education left a lot to be desired. I was never taught the Theory of Natural Selection in school but only heard it mentioned when some adults scoffed at it. Thankfully, my natural talents steered me away from a career in Biology or Genetics, so this lack of knowledge didn’t affect my care...
riley
riley rated it 14 years ago
The rating is mostly for importance. This is probably the most important (non-fiction) book of the 19th century, evne if it isn't the best. I don't really know what life would have been like for someone like me before this but I can imagine it would have been a tad more frustrating. So thanks Cha...
Xdyj's books
Xdyj's books rated it 14 years ago
An interesting and surprisingly readable book if you are curious about the birth of one of the greatest scientific theory in 19th century.
Zrinka
Zrinka rated it 15 years ago
One of my favorite books of all time. I love clarity of the arguments and the explanations.
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