The proof for evolution is vast, varied, and magnificent, drawn from many different fields of scientific inquiry. Today, scientists are documenting species splitting into two, observing animals and plants adapting before our eyes, and finding more and more fossils capturing what happened eons ago--dinosaurs that have sprouted feathers, fish that have grown limbs. In this unique and accessible summary of the facts supporting the theory of natural selection, Jerry A. Coyne eloquently shows that evolution does nothing to ...
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The proof for evolution is vast, varied, and magnificent, drawn from many different fields of scientific inquiry. Today, scientists are documenting species splitting into two, observing animals and plants adapting before our eyes, and finding more and more fossils capturing what happened eons ago--dinosaurs that have sprouted feathers, fish that have grown limbs. In this unique and accessible summary of the facts supporting the theory of natural selection, Jerry A. Coyne eloquently shows that evolution does nothing to destroy the beauty of life, only enhances it. By demonstrating the "indelible stamp" of the processes first proposed by Darwin, Coyne does not aim to prove creationism wrong. Rather, by using irrefutable evidence, he sets out to prove evolution right. "Coyne is as graceful a stylist and as clear a scientific explainer as Darwin himself (no mean feat) . . . One of the best single-volume introductions to evolutionary theory ever." --Wired
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I recommend this book to anyone who needs to fill in the gaps in their own minds about their doubts about evolution. Jerry Coyne does an outstanding job systematically going through the evidence and data revealing why evolution is true. It is an honest appraisal of evolution addressing even the intelligent design crowd without the "in your face" approach. For any honest person who really wants to confront the issue (believers and non-believers alike) in an erudite fashion, this book is a must read. One is left wondering why these facts are not being revealed in the national discourse. Suffice it to say, if anyone you know is left in doubt about the fact of evolution, this book will arm you to the teeth with facts. Read it, it is good.
JimIgnatowski
Jul 1, 2010
Great book
A great summary of most of the arguments supporting evolution and the arguments against ID. Enough meat and detail that it's certainly not a superficial treatment of the subject but not so much that it's only for biologist. Everyone should read it.
DLWebber812
Oct 24, 2009
Why evoluton is true
This book was used as a text book for one of my college classes but I still find the book to be an interesting read.
