what is the purpose of this society?
Promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, fostering international and global co-operation, education and public engagement.
Royal Society
The society fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, fostering international and global co-operation, education and public engagement. 

when was charles darwin's book the origin of species published 24 November 1859 who was the publisher? UNANSWERABLE where was it published outside great britain? United States, France, Germany what was its effect on scientific community? Evolution through natural laws was worthy of scientific study, and by 1875, most scientists accepted that evolution occurred but few thought natural selection was significant. how did it affect political arguments? These ideas were being used to justify military aggression and unethical business practices did darwin publish any papers jointly with anyone else? Yes, with Wallace which places did he visit during his survey voyage? The coastline of South America which ship was used for it? HMS "Beagle" what were his religious views? Darwin was reluctant to give up the idea of God as an ultimate lawgiver. did he write any books about geology? Yes, "The Structure and Distribution of Coral Reefs" how did he test his theory? UNANSWERABLE what is the structure of this book? he first three chapters describe the various types of coral reef, the fourth chapter on the distribution and growth of coral reefs examines the conditions in which they flourish, the fifth chapter he sets out his theory as a unified explanation for the findings of the previous chapters, in the sixth chapter he examines the geographical distribution of types of reef and its geological implications which controversy did it trigger? A major scientific controversy over the origin of coral reefs took place in the late 19th century, between supporters of Darwin's theory , and those who supported a rival theory put forward by the Scottish oceanographer John Murray how was the book received? The Royal Society had awarded him the Royal Medal for Natural Science
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Royal Society [SEP] Introduction
The members of Council and the President are elected from and by its Fellows, the basic members of the society, who are themselves elected by existing Fellows. As of 2016, there are about 1,600 fellows, allowed to use the postnominal title FRS (Fellow of the Royal Society), with up to 52 new fellows appointed each year. There are also royal fellows, honorary fellows and foreign members, the last of which are allowed to use the postnominal title ForMemRS (Foreign Member of the Royal Society). The Royal Society President is Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, who took up the post on 30 November 2015.