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Darwin: On the Origin of Species

Darwin: On the Origin of Species

FromIn Our Time


Darwin: On the Origin of Species

FromIn Our Time

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 7, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, Melvyn Bragg presents a series about Darwin's life and work.How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species in November 1859 and the book's impact on fellow scientists and the general public.Featuring contributions from Darwin biographer Jim Moore, Steve Jones, geneticist at University College London, Jim Secord of the Darwin Correspondence Project and Johannes Vogel, Sandy Knapp and Judith Magee, all of the National History Museum.
Released:
Jan 7, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas