The Origin of the Species

Summary Note

In this program, learn about Charles Darwin's book On the Origin of Species, the theories of anthropologist Alfred Wallace, the theory of evolution, and fossils. Also discussed are Gregor Mendel and hereditary characteristics, genes, and chromosomes.

General Note

Originally released by Cerebellum Corporation, 2013.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 10, 2018.

Content Note

Charles Darwin (1:53); --The Theory of Evolution (4:18); -- Evidence to Support the Theory of Evolution (4:02); -- Is Evolution Just a Theory? (1:48); -- Summary (1:28); -- Credits: The Origin of the Species (0:47);.