Truly new to biology, Looking for some materials

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The discussion centers around the request for materials on evolution. Participants clarify that "evolution" can refer to the general principle or specifically to Darwin's theory of natural selection. Recommendations include reading "On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin and works by Stephen Jay Gould, particularly one focused on neo-Darwinian theory. The requester expresses gratitude and indicates a future interest in asking questions about the topic.
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I am in need of some materials about evolution, anyone knows of any good ones for me to reference ?

Thanks
 
toloXXX said:
I am in need of some materials about evolution, anyone knows of any good ones for me to reference ?

Thanks

Do you mean the Darwinian theory?

The word "evolution" could refer to the principle of evolution, which is an undeniable fact of nature, or it could refer to Darwin's theory of natural selection.

If it is the latter, then I suggest going straight to the source, and reading On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin himself. Then, I suggest anything by Stephen Jay Gould (particularly this new book (the name of which I can't presently recall) that he published specifically for explaining neo-Darwinian theory).

Is there anything in particular that you have questions about, with regard to the theory?
 
Thanks, I will search for him
Actually i have no questions about this right now...I will make some later.
Sure I will have a lot of questions.

again,Thanks a lot

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