On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life
In "A Short History of Nearly Everything," Bill Bryson explores the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin, specifically focusing on his influential book "On the Origin of Species." This work introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection, suggesting that species adapt over time based on their environment and survival needs. Bryson delves into the implications of Darwin's ideas, emphasizing how they challenged prevailing beliefs about creation and humanity's place in the...