On the Origin of Species, Volumes 1 and 2 By Charles Darwin, Translated by Ryuichi Yasugi Iwanami Bunko This work, which scientifically demonstrated the facts of natural selection and survival of the fittest, established the theory of evolution and had a decisive influence not only in the field of natural science but also on the way of thinking in general, including social and cultural views. Everyone knows the name "On the Origin of Species." This translation uses the first edition of 1859 as the base text, and is a definitive translation that also details the differences between each edition up to the final 6th edition. (From the cover) *Please understand that this is a used item stored at home, and only purchase if you are comfortable with this.* Please refrain from requests for individual sales or price reductions. Thank you for viewing.