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Short Stories for Teachers

Charles Darwin & the Origin of Species
By:David Harris

Charles Darwin was a British scientist who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for developing the theories of evolution and natural selection.

Identification
"The Origin of Species" is one of Charles Darwin's most widely read works. It was published in November 1859.

Function
The book put forth the theory that species evolve over many generations via a process called natural selection in which the most hardy and well-adapted creatures survive.

Controversy
Darwin's work was and still is very controversial, especially among those with religious beliefs, because the theory also includes humans in the evolutionary theory.

Eclipse of Darwin
From 1880 through the early 20th century, many scientists disagreed with natural selection and created their own theories as alternatives. Subsequently discredited theories included the intervention of God and other ideas.

Effects
Today, Darwin and the theories he explored in "The Origin of Species" are used as the foundation of much of modern evolutionary science.






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