Evolution an Investigation and a Criticism (Classic Reprint)

What if the evolution story isn’t settled?

This edition presents a pointed critique of Darwin’s theory and the debates that surround it.

Th. Graebner’s excerpts survey key questions in the history of evolutionary thought. It contrasts Lamarck’s ideas with modern views, discusses heredity and the transmission of traits, and examines why some scientists question natural selection alone as an explanation for complex life. The text also places these debates in a broader clash between science and religion, highlighting how geological timeframes and fossil evidence have shaped (and unsettled) earnest argument.

• See how heredity and acquired characters are treated and debated.
• Explore discussions of mutation theory and competing evolutionary models.
• Understand how geology, fossils, and the age of the earth influence the conversation.
• Encounter a historical perspective on the relationship between science and faith.

Ideal for readers interested in the history of science, critiques of evolution, and the dialogue between science and religion.