The Origins of Darwin's theory / FremantleMedia.

Sir Andrew Huxley-grandson of Darwin's great defender, Thomas Huxley-describes Darwin's motivations, discoveries, and search for a logical theory to explain his observations of both geological and biological evidence in South America, focusing on Darwin's importance as the first to present strong, s...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Films on Demand. Evolution of Darwin.
Corporate Authors:	Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) Infobase FremantleMedia
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2008], ©1992.
Series:	Films on Demand. Evolution of Darwin.
Subjects:	Darwin, Charles, > 1809-1882. Biodiversity. Heredity, Human. Historical geology. Human evolution. Genetics. Physical anthropology. Educational films. Internet videos.
Genre:	Educational films. Internet videos.
Online Access:	Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Films On Demand @ Infobase)
Physical Description:	1 online resource (26 min.) : sound, color, digital file.
Format:	Electronic Video

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Summary:	Sir Andrew Huxley-grandson of Darwin's great defender, Thomas Huxley-describes Darwin's motivations, discoveries, and search for a logical theory to explain his observations of both geological and biological evidence in South America, focusing on Darwin's importance as the first to present strong, scientific evidence for descent with modification and to posit a plausible mechanism for its occurrence, namely natural selection.
Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Nov. 02, 2008. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Electronic resource.
Interest Grade Level:	11 & up.
System Details:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description:	Title from distributor's description.