| Overview: |
Early Theories of Evolution is part of a series entitled "Anthropology
Tutorials." This Lecture/Tutorial focuses on a history of evolutionary
theories with information about Pre-DarwinianTheories, Darwin and Natural
Selection, and Evidence of Evolution. Famous scientists such as James Ussher,
Carolus Linnaeus, Erasmus Darwin, Jean Baptiste, George Cuvier, Charles Lyell,
Charles Darwin, Thomas Malthus, Alfred Wallace, Gregor Mendel, and others are
discussed, along with their noteworthy achievements that contribute toward
current evolutionary concepts. The primary focus is on Darwin and evidence of
evolution. Each topic is explained through use of text, sound files,
illustrations, and links to a glossary. A tutorial is provided at the end of
each unit. Additional references are provided in a section entitled Historically
Influential Publications. |
