This is the first full edition of the notebooks used by Darwin during his epic voyage in the Beagle. It contains transcriptions of all fifteen notebooks; which now survive as some of the most precious documents in the history of science. The notebooks record the entire range of Darwin's interests and activities during the Beagle journey; with observations on geology; zoology; botany; ecology; barometer and thermometer readings; ethnography; anthropology; archaeology and linguistics; along with maps; drawings; financial records; shopping lists; reading notes; essays and personal diary entries. Some of Darwin's critical discoveries and experiences; made famous through his own publications; are recorded in their most immediate form in the notebooks; and published here for the first time. The notebook texts are accompanied by full editorial apparatus and introductions explaining Darwin's actions at each stage; focussing on discoveries that were pivotal to convincing him that life on Earth had evolved.
#356800 in Books Cambridge University Press 1983-11-25Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x .63 x 5.98l; .98 #File Name: 0521273765288 pages
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Decline of EmpireBy A ArnoldI had to read this book for class. The sections on the decline of empire/hegemony are essential to understanding why the United States is doomed to fail. The author explains that the cost of maintaining empire eventually bankrupt the empire and a new hegemony replaces the old one. Although this can be done peacefully (collapse of USSR); the historical norm is total war between the hegemony/empire and the new challengers.The chances of U.S. citizens electing somebody like Ron Paul who will drastically scale back overseas forces and end preemtive wars is not good. More likely than not status quo politicians like Bush; Obama; Romney; etc will get elected and continue to maintain America's 900 military bases in 130 countries; start new wars and expand old ones; spend vast sums of money on expensive military research and projects. According to Gilpin's chapter on empire decline; this means that the U.S. will eventually bankrupt itself and there will be a change in the international system. Hopefully the change will be peaceful (U.S. voluntarily bringing forces home as Ron Paul advocates); and not violent (U.S. goes to war with China; Russia or another rising power that threatens U.S. hegemony).0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gilpin is surprisingly easy to read and interpretBy JulieGilpin is surprisingly easy to read and interpret; this book is a great size to carry around for school. Great seller and very great shipping!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy germannice product
