 | The Origin of Species: A Variorum Text This volume facilitates an understanding of the evolution of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution over the six versions of The Origin of Species published during his lifetime. Charles Darwin (1809-1882) was the British naturalist who originated the theories of natural selection and evolution. Morse Peckham, Director of the University of Pennsylvania Press from 1953 to 1955, was Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina and author of many books, including Beyond the Tragic Vision and Explanation and Power: An Inquiry into the Control of Human Behavior. |
