About the Book
What Is The Naked Darwin About?
Dive into the fascinating story behind one of the most debated theories of all time.
The Naked Darwin is not just another book about evolution. This revised edition takes readers on a journey through history, exploring the personal, societal, and scientific factors that shaped Charles Darwin’s theory.
Sample of Topics Explored
The personal tragedies
and triumphs that influenced Darwin.
The role of Thomas Malthus’s writings in sparking Darwin’s ideas.
How the Industrial Revolution created the perfect environment for evolutionary thought.
Why the 1955 play Inherit the Wind still matters today.
Delve into the scope of the critical responses Darwin received from his fellow naturalists following the publication of his ground-breaking book.
By John Simpson