On the Origin of Species, published in 1859 by Charles Darwin, was both criticized and praised and has since become a foundational component of modern biology. In a book entitled The Book That Changed America: How Darwin's Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation, author Randall Fuller explores the influence of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species in 19th-century America. Today, we talk to Randall Fuller about how Darwin's book changed America in unexpected ways.
Guests:
- Randall Fuller, author, "The Book That Changed America: How Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Ignited a Nation"
This show originally aired on January 30, 2017.