Lajien synty: Luonnollisen valinnan kautta

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

Contributor:

Koskimies, A. R.

Standardized Title:

On the origin of species. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lajien synty: Luonnollisen valinnan kautta" by Charles Darwin is a seminal scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the theory of evolution through natural selection, arguing that species evolve over time and share common ancestors. This groundbreaking text is central to understanding biological diversity and the processes that govern the adaptation and survival of organisms in their environments. The opening of the book introduces the historical context surrounding the development of ideas about species origin, detailing how many naturalists traditionally viewed species as immutable and divinely created. Darwin discusses the contributions of earlier scientists such as Lamarck and Buffon, highlighting their efforts to propose that species are not fixed but can change over time. He reflects on his own experiences during the voyage of the Beagle, which led him to contemplate the relationships between species and their environments, setting the stage for his argument that natural selection is a critical mechanism driving evolution. Overall, this portion establishes a thoughtful framework for Darwin's exploration of evolutionary biology, emphasizing the importance of empirical observation and rigorous inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 15.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Origin_of_Species Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lajien_synty

Release date is 2016-05-29