Evolution in the Antipodes Charles Darwin and Australia

Charles Darwin's profound influence on Australian thinking is explored from a variety of positions in this carefully researched analysis. Providing useful contextual material on Darwin's life and times, including his 1836 visit to Australia in the HMSBeagle, the narrative examines historic disputes and contemporary debates about Darwin's motivations and methods. This reference also displays his scientific conclusions and their social consequences while outlining the various ways in which Darwin's work continues to shape Australian public policy and private behavior.

Tom Frame is the director of St. Mark’s National Theological Centre and a regular media commentator on naval, religious, and ethical affairs. He served as Anglican bishop to the Australian Defence Force from 2001 to 2007. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Children on Demand: The Ethics of Defying Nature and HMAS Sydney.