“In one of my latest conversations with Darwin he expressed himself very gloomily on the future of humanity, on the ground that in our modern civilization natural selection had no play, and the fittest did not survive. Those who succeed in the race for wealth are by no means the best or the most intelligent, and it is notorious that our population is more largely renewed in each generation from the lower than from the middle and upper classes.”
Quote by Alfred Russel Wallace
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Alfred Russel Wallace: An Anthology of His Shorter Writings
This book brings together a selection of Alfred Russel Wallace's shorter writings, offering readers a glimpse into the breadth of his intellectual pursuits. The anthology includes essays, articles, and other pieces that reflect Wallace's contributions to various fields such as natural history, evolution, and social thought. more
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Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace was a British naturalist renowned for his contributions to the theory of evolution. He independently proposed the theory of natural selection during his explorations in South America, sharing the honor of evolutionary theory with Charles Darwin. Wallace also conducted extensive research in entomology, botany, and geography. more
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