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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 576.809 EAN: 9780061138409 ISBN: 0061138401 Label: Harper Perennial Manufacturer: Harper Perennial Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 528 Publication Date: September 01, 2006 Publisher: Harper Perennial Release Date: September 05, 2006 Studio: Harper Perennial Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: While its opponents may sneer that "it's just a theory," evolution has transcended that label to take its place as one of the most important ideas in human history. Science journalist Carl Zimmer explores its history and future in Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea, a companion piece to the epic PBS series of the same name. The book, lavishly illustrated with photos of our distant cousins, anatomical diagrams, and timelines, is as beautiful as it is enlightening. While those closely following the field will find little more here than a well-written summation of the state of the art in 2001, readers who have watched the evolutionary debates from a distance will quickly catch up with the details of the principal arguments. Zimmer's text is fresh and expansive, explaining both the minutiae of comparative anatomy and the grand scale of geological time with verve and clarity. Following the trend of turn-of-the-century evolution writers, he treats the religious beliefs of creationists with respect, while firmly insisting that the scientific evidence against their position is too compelling to ignore. Touching on biology, philosophy, theology, politics, and nearly every other field of human thought, Evolution will inspire its readers with the elegance and importance of Darwin's simple theory. --Rob Lightner Product Description: This remarkable book presents a rich and up–to–date view of evolution that explores the far–reaching implications of Darwin's theory and emphasizes the power, significance, and relevance of evolution to our lives today. After all, we ourselves are the product of evolution, and we can tackle many of our gravest challenges –– from lethal resurgence of antiobiotic–resistant diseases to the wave of extinctions that looms before us –– with a sound understanding of the science. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A somewhat inaccurate titleI read this book on the suggestion of a close relative who knows that I have been reading evolutionary biology, geology,paleontology, anthropology and related books and scientific articles for 40 years. I came to this book having read almost all of S.J.Gould's popular writings ( and loved them all thoroughly ) as well as many books about the Cambrian Explosion, the Burgess Shale etc etc etc. My study is piled high ( as the pizza place says ) with books on all manner of subjects related to this ... Read More Rating:  - A Must-ReadThis book was extremely interesting. It presents the evidence for evolution clearly and concisely for anyone to understand. I especially appreciated the discussion on the evolution of insects, bacteria, and viruses. I think that these facts are important for everyone to know, as humans often ignorantly and dangerously influence the evolution of bacteria/viruses towards more resistant forms. By suppressing the teaching of evolution in schools, we are encouraging this behavior. I think that everyone ... Read More Rating:  - A quick overviewIt's good this book to get a quick overall overview of Evolution. I especially liked the first few chapters where you almost follow Darwin steps... And it's also trying to be fair with religious believers in his last chapter. Rating: - Absolutly BrilliantA book I could not put down. Popular science story telling at its best. Amazing. Rating: - An outstanding overview of evolutionThis is an excellent introduction to the study of evolution. But it's not just for beginners. There is much here, including impressive illustrations, for anyone, regardless of their previous knowledge of the subject. What I love most about this book is that it mixes the human side in with the hard science. There is, for example, a chapter about Darwin's struggle to reveal his discovery to the world. There is also a chapter about the modern struggle between faith and science. Read More 
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