Contributions To The Theory Of Natural Selection

Contributions To The Theory Of Natural Selection: A Series Of Essays is a collection of essays written by Alfred Russel Wallace a British naturalist and explorer who co-discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection with Charles Darwin. The book contains a series of essays that Wallace wrote between 1867 and 1892 which expand on the concept of natural selection and its implications for the study of biology and evolution. The essays cover a wide range of topics including the role of natural selection in the development of human language and intelligence the evolution of coloration in animals and the importance of geographical isolation in the formation of new species. Wallace also discusses the relationship between natural selection and other evolutionary mechanisms such as sexual selection and the inheritance of acquired characteristics.Throughout the book Wallace emphasizes the importance of empirical evidence and observation in the study of evolution and argues against the notion of teleology or purpose in nature. He also addresses criticisms of natural selection such as the problem of the origin of complex structures and the potential role of Lamarckian inheritance.Overall Contributions To The Theory Of Natural Selection: A Series Of Essays is a seminal work in the field of evolutionary biology and provides valuable insights into the development and refinement of the theory of natural selection.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.