{"product_id":"the-readable-darwin-the-origin-of-species-as-edited-for-modern-readers-9781605353289","title":"The Readable Darwin: The Origin of Species as Edited for Modern Readers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Origin of Species is one of the most influential books ever written. Not only has it inspired an incredible amount of scientific research on a remarkable number of different topics  but it laid a foundation for all modern arguments about organismal diversity. It is also a sterling example of scientific thinking at its best. Darwin is very clear about his evidence  but also very clear about the things he doesnt yet understand  even those that might pose problems for his thesis.  Unfortunately  his paragraphs are often very long; the sentences are often unwieldy and difficult for modern readers to follow; and Darwin assumes that his readers know a lot more about the people and organisms he talks about than most modern readers do. Although The Origin is widely known  it is now rarely read.  This new book is the product of careful editing of Darwins sixth and final edition (published in 1872) into more readable prose  with numerous helpful drawings and photographs added. Dr. Pecheniks goal is to enable more people--including high school and college students--to read and understand this fascinating and important book  and to enjoy doing so.  Every page of Darwin s book has been painstakingly rewritten: long paragraphs have been broken up  sentences have been shortened and reorganized  and weak verbs have been replaced with stronger verbs. The various people that Darwin mentions have been identified  and his terminology and the logic of some of his arguments have been clarified  all to make Darwins points clearer to todays readers while retaining the flavor of the original Origin. In addition  occasional footnotes clarify issues about which Darwin was uncertain or mistaken.  This book covers the first eight of The Origins fifteen chapters  focusing on variation  the inheritance of variation  and the action of selection in bringing about major changes in the way that organisms look and behave.  RESOURCES  The Companion Website includes all of the links and videos referenced in each chapter of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953217298485,"sku":"ByrdShop_1605353280","price":28.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781605353289.jpg?v=1788181792","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-readable-darwin-the-origin-of-species-as-edited-for-modern-readers-9781605353289","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}