Evolution: the triumph of an idea
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In this dazzling companion volume to a seven–part SBS series (airing November 2002), an award winning journalist collaborates with leading scholars in the life sciences (Stephen Jay Gould, Sarah Hrdy, Mary–Claire King, Steven Pinker, etc.) to tell the compelling story of the theory of evolution starting with Darwin's seminal insights and ending with the cutting–edge developments in 20th century science that have confirmed and extended his findings.
In this remarkable new book, a rich and up–to–date view of evolution is presented that explores the far–reaching implications of Darwin's theory. In a world where species loss is escalating, there are growing pressures on food production and energy resources, and lethal antibiotic–resistant diseases are running rampant, evolution becomes a way of grappling both with our planet's past and it's future.
At a time when controversies surrounding creationism and education are bursting into public consciousness, this book's emphasis on the power, significance, and relevance of evolution will make it a catalyst for public debate. EVOLUTION, the book and the series, marks a turning point in the 150–year debate and will be an indispensable asset to any serious reader with an interest in the life sciences, a passion for truth in education, or a concern for the future of the planet.
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Zimmer, C. (2001). Evolution: the triumph of an idea. New York, HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Zimmer, Carl, 1966-. 2001. Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea. New York, HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Zimmer, Carl, 1966-, Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea. New York, HarperCollins, 2001.
MLA Citation (style guide)Zimmer, Carl. Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea. New York, HarperCollins, 2001.
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