Global responses to Darwin's ideas - Audio

The Open University

How was Darwin initially received in Europe, and beyond? Why was he eagerly accepted in some countries and bitterly rejected in others? And how can modern media make him accessible to a much greater audience? History professors Thomas Glick and Peter Kjaergaard reveal the controversies, which occurred when Darwin's ideas were first published around the world. Immediately, they were interpreted through the lens of wider cultural and political deba...Read More

How was Darwin initially received in Europe, and beyond? Why was he eagerly accepted in so...Read More