The Story of Evolution by Joseph McCabe

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Author McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955
Title The Story of Evolution
Note Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
Summary "The Story of Evolution" by Joseph McCabe is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book aims to present a comprehensive narrative of evolution, exploring the connections between the cosmos, the Earth, and life as we know it. McCabe endeavors to explain not only the mechanisms of evolution but also the reasons and implications of these processes across different scientific domains. The opening of the book introduces the grand premise of evolution, beginning with the evolution of the universe itself. McCabe outlines the major discoveries that led to the modern understanding of the cosmos, emphasizing how humanity's perception of its place in the universe has evolved over centuries. He describes the historical perspective, moving through theories from early astronomers about the nature of the Earth and the universe, to the significant breakthroughs of figures like Copernicus and Galileo that reshaped scientific thought. The narrative makes it clear that the journey of understanding evolution transcends simple biological change and encompasses cosmic processes, thus setting the stage for a deeper exploration of how life on Earth emerged and evolved within this context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Geology
Subject Evolution (Biology)
Subject Paleontology
Category Text
EBook-No. 1043
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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