How Long to Read Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species

How Long Does it Take to Read Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 55 minutes to read Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species by Keith A. Francis

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1859, an amateur British naturalist published a book of findings that shook the scientific community to its core and changed the structure of religion and science as we know them. The product of over 20 years of research, The Origin of Species challenged the popular belief that species could not evolve and argued that species can adapt to their environment and develop accordingly. Although other scientists had observed some of the phenomena that Charles Darwin addressed, he was the first to theorize that natural selection, and later, evolution, were viable explanations for the origins of life. The implications of Darwin's findings still reverberate today, in the classroom, in the courtroom, and at the highest legislative levels. Lively thematic chapters explore how Darwin came to the conclusions published in The Origin of Species—and in later works such as The Descent of Man—from his early years at Cambridge, to his observations of species on the HMS Beagle voyages, through the 20 years of research that culminated in Origin. Also included is an insightful discussion of Darwin's impact as it is felt today, from movies and popular culture to the current Intelligent Design controversy. Biographies of influential figures, primary source letters and selections from Origin, a glossary of terms, and an extensive annotated bibliography round out this accessible work.

How long is Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species?

Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species by Keith A. Francis is 233 pages long, and a total of 58,949 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 72% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 22 minutes to read Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species aloud.

What Reading Level is Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species?

Charles Darwin and The Origin of Species is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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