A Primer of Evolution

A Primer of Evolution by Edward Clodd is a comprehensive guide to the theory of evolution. The book begins with an overview of the history of evolutionary thought, from ancient Greek philosophers to Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. It then delves into the scientific principles of evolution, including natural selection, genetic variation, and adaptation. Clodd also explores the relationship between evolution and religion, and how the theory has been received by different cultures and societies throughout history. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal introduction to the fascinating world of evolutionary science.1895. As a Congregationalist, Clodd became friendly with many of the more liberal leaders of religious thought and was a noted writer on Evolution studies. Contents Part I. Descriptive: The Contents of the Universe; The Distribution of Mater; The Solar System; The Earth: Its Past Life-History; and Present Life-Forms. Contents Part II. Explanatory: The Becoming and Growth of the Universe; The Origin of Life; The Origin of Life-Forms; The Origin of Species; Proofs of Derivation of Species and Social Evolution.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.