[[File:vicsens.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px]]Evolutionary science has become a contentious topic in recent years – its it's been vilified as a contributing factor to immortality, and conversely, it’s been hailed as the most important biological discovery of our time. When theories of evolution first became well known among “scientists” and laymen This scientific theory has become a demarcating political bastion -- a line in the late 18thsand that divides liberal and conservative, religious believer and non-centurybeliever, they were met with great condemnation. Christianity young and evolution were seen by most as simply irreconcilable – if God had made each species old, educated and created man in his own image, how could evolution account for this?uneducated.
The answer to this question is far from simple, When theories of evolution first became well known among “scientists” and as we can seelaymen in the late 18th-century, it is still very relevant, even almost 200 years later. What follows is they were met with a list similar blend of books that should help us better understand the place of evolutionary theory during its infancycondemnation and fascination. Most notably, Christianity and evolution were seen by most as simply irreconcilable – if God had made each species and thereby give us a better understanding of why it remains so controversial created man in modern times. his own image, how could evolution be correct?
The answer to this question is far from simple, and as we can see, it is still very relevant, even almost 200 years later. What follows is a list of books that will help us better understand the place of evolutionary theory during its infancy, and thereby give us a better understanding of why it remains so controversial in modern times. [[File:polevo.jpg|thumbnail|left|200px]]1. ''[https://www.amazon.com/Victorian-Sensation-Extraordinary-Publication-Authorshipgp/dpproduct/0226744116/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=books1789&creative=9325&iecreativeASIN=UTF80226744116&qidlinkCode=1508132572as2&srtag=1dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=victorian+sensation 8cec5969ed4e42a21072b5717657a6b6 Victorian Sensation: The Extraordinary Publication, Reception, and Secret Authorship of Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation ]'' by James A. Secord]. This groundbreaking work deals with the publication of a work entitled The Vestiges (University of the Natural History of Creation, published anonymously in 1844 by a geologist named Robert Chambers. Many don’t know thisChicago Press, but Chambers’ treatise was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the reception of Darwin’s theory of evolution in 18592003.)
2. [https://www.amazon.com/Charles-Darwin-Biography-Vol-Voyaging/dp/0691026068/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508132599&sr=1-1&keywords=browne+darwin Charles Darwin: A Biography, Vol. 1 – Voyaging & Vol. 2 – This groundbreaking work deals with the publication of a work entitled ''The Power Vestiges of Place the Natural History of Creation'', published anonymously in 1844 by Janet Browne]a geologist named Robert Chambers. Most historians of science see Browne’s two-part biography of Charles Darwin as Many don’t know this, but Chambers’ treatise was instrumental in laying the most thorough and engaging work on Darwin’s life and groundwork for the creation reception of his Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. Browne draws on countless sources, including personal letters and journals to give her reader a crystal-clear picture of Darwin’s frame of mind before publishing On the Origin of Species in 1859.
32. ''[https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Evolution-Morphology-Conceptual-Foundationsgp/dpproduct/02261437400691026068/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0691026068&linkCode=as2&tag=booksdailyh0c-20&linkId=99f91a617d085b6b7202563db1581ce2 Charles Darwin: A Biography, Vol. 1 – Voyaging] & [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0691114390/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&qidcamp=15081326311789&srcreative=19325&creativeASIN=0691114390&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=a8f666992f3541ca6f01fd4dc9d70088 Vol. 2 – The+Politics+Power of+Evolution+by+Adrian+Desmond The Politics of Evolution Place]'' by Adrian Desmond]. This workJanet Browne (Princeton University Press, as its name suggests, deals with how ideas about evolution were taken up by reform-minded and politically frustrated artisans to further reformist agendas2005. )
4. [https://www.amazon.com/EvolutionMost historians of science view Browne’s two-History-Peter-J-Bowler/dp/0520261283/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508132655&sr=1-1&keywords=Evolution%3A+The+History+part biography of Charles Darwin as the most thorough and engaging work on Darwin’s life and the creation of+an+Idea+by+Peter+J.+Bowler Evolution: The History his theory of an Idea evolution by Peter Jnatural selection. Bowler]. This is a great work for those who are looking for a primer Browne draws on this history of evolutionary thought both before countless sources, including Darwin's personal letters and after Charles Darwin. It offers journals to give her reader a wealth crystal-clear picture of references for those who wish to further pursue Darwin’s frame of mind before publishing ''On the topicOrigin of Species'' in 1859.
53. ''[https://www.amazon.com/Huxley-Devils-Disciple-Evolutions-Priestgp/dpproduct/02019598790226143740/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=books9325&iecreativeASIN=UTF80226143740&qidlinkCode=1508132677as2&srtag=1dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=Huxley%3A+From+Devil%E2%80%99s+Disciple+to+Evolutions+High+Priest+by+Adrian+Desmond Huxley3f7df33381e73151ed7832a504ad9890 The Politics of Evolution:: From Devil’s Disciple to Evolutions High Priest Morphology, Medicine, and Reform in Radical London]'' by Adrian Desmond]. Thomas Henry Huxley was known as “Darwin’s bulldog”. Huxley is perhaps most well known for coining the term “agnostic” in 1869. While Darwin’s adhered to a more genteel version of his theory (University of evolutionChicago Press, Huxley debated anyone he could on its truths2011.)
6This work, as its name suggests, deals with how ideas about evolution were taken up by disenfranchised, politically agitated, and reform-minded peoples in Britain, Europe, and America to further populist agendas. [[File:darghosts.jpg|thumbnail|left|200px]]4. ''[https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Ghosts-Secret-History-Evolutiongp/dpproduct/08129817070520261283/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=books9325&iecreativeASIN=UTF80520261283&qidlinkCode=1508132697as2&srtag=1dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=darwin%27s+ghosts Darwin’s Ghosts5f1f6e63446181cd3516a49ac45aca02 Evolution: The Secret History of Evolution by Rebecca Stottan Idea]. This far-reaching work seeks to explore evolutionary ideas that preceded Darwin '' by centuriesPeter J. Stott gives credence to the bravery Bowler (University of evolutionary theoristsCalifornia Press, from Aristotle to Darwin, for their willingness to defy societal norms2009.)
7. [https://www.amazon.com/Darwins-Sacred-Cause-Slavery-Evolution/dp/0547055269/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508132731&sr=1-1&keywords=Darwin%E2%80%99s+Sacred+Cause%3A+How+This is a+Hatred+of+Slavery Darwin’s Sacred Cause: How great work for those who are looking for a Hatred primer on the history of Slavery Shaped Darwin’s Views on Human Evolution by Adrian Desmond evolutionary thought both before and James Moore]after Charles Darwin. This relatively new Bowler's work examines Darwin’s views on evolution as offers a product of his passionate hatred wealth of slavery. The authors posit that Darwin’s abolitionist passion ultimately compelled him references for those who wish to publish his theory on evolution, despite its notions being extremely controversial at further pursue the timetopic.
85. ''[https://www.amazon.com/Evolutionary-Theory-Victorian-Culture-Controlgp/dpproduct/15910200340201959879/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=books9325&iecreativeASIN=UTF80201959879&qidlinkCode=1508132756as2&srtag=1dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=Evolutionary+Theory+%26+Victorian+Culture+by+Martin+Fichman Evolutionary Theory & Victorian Culture 0ce30c7f739854c170e47a1ee748154c Huxley: From Devil’s Disciple to Evolutions High Priest]'' by Martin Fichman]. This book is an excellent primer for those looking to learn more about how evolutionary theory was perceived among different facets of Victorian societyAdrian Desmond (Helix Books, 1999.)
9Thomas Henry Huxley was known as “Darwin’s bulldog”. [https://wwwHuxley is perhaps most well known for coining the term “agnostic” in 1869.amazon.com/While Darwin-Tormented-Evolutionist-Adrian-Desmond/dp/0393311503/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508132786&sr=1-1&keywords=Darwin%3A+The+Life+of+adhered to a+Tormented+Evolutionist+by+Adrian+Desmond+and+James+Moore Darwin: The Life more genteel version of a Tormented Evolutionist by Adrian Desmond and James Moore]. Before Janet Browne’s two-part biography his theory of Darwin was publishedevolution, this was the go-to book for those seeking Huxley debated anyone he could as to learn more about Charles Darwin and the world in which he livedtheory's truths.
106. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812981707/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0812981707&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=61cd7a4a8d1693e9e65474bfdf2525dd Darwin’s Ghosts: The Secret History of Evolution]'' by Rebecca Stott (Spiegel & Grau, 2013) This far-reaching work explores evolutionary ideas that preceded Victorianevolutionary concepts by many centuries. Stott gives credence to the bravery of evolutionary theorists, from Aristotle to Darwin, for their willingness to defy societal norms. 7. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0547055269/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0547055269&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=ec1e54f3b205c0be863531e42d458d73 Darwin’s Sacred Cause: How a Hatred of Slavery Shaped Darwin’s Views on Human Evolution]'' by Adrian Desmond and James Moore (University of Chicago Press, 2011) This relatively new work examines Darwin’s views on evolution as a product of his passionate hatred of slavery. The authors posit that Darwin’s abolitionist passion ultimately compelled him to publish his theory on evolution, despite his findings being extremely controversial at the time, especially for a gentleman of Darwin's social standing. [[File:vicsci.jpg|thumbnail|right|200px]]8. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591020034/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591020034&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-Science20&linkId=96a99fae47c995a151556396805df554 Evolutionary Theory & Victorian Culture]'' by Martin Fichman (Humanity Books, 2002) This book is an excellent primer for those looking to learn more about how evolutionary theory was perceived among different facets of Victorian society. 9. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0393311503/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0393311503&linkCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-Context20&linkId=bcc05baf840dd801f11214b9806feea9 Darwin: The Life of a Tormented Evolutionist]'' by Adrian Desmond and James Moore (W.W. Norton & Company, 1994) Before Janet Browne’s two-Bernardpart biography of Darwin was published, this was the go-Lightmanto book for those seeking to learn more about Charles Darwin and the world in which he lived. 10. ''[https://www.amazon.com/gp/dpproduct/0226481123/ref=sr_1_1as_li_tl?sie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=books9325&iecreativeASIN=UTF80226481123&qidlinkCode=1508132148as2&srtag=1dailyh0c-120&keywordslinkId=4058cc1aa5dc0f799a1ee713f1743c7b Victorian+Science+in+Context+]'' by+Bernard+Lightman Victorian Science in Context by Bernard Lightman]. (The University of Chicago Press, 1997) While this book is not solely about evolutionary theory, it is, arguably, one of the best works on Victorian science and society ever published. It contains a collection of essays which masterfully illustrates illustrate the climate in which evolutionary theory was received.
