Why Evolution is True

Jerry A. Coyne (Professor of Ecology & Evolution, University of Chicago)

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Oxford University Press
14 April 2010

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Evolution; Human biology

Series: Oxford Landmark Science

For all the discussion in the media about creationism and 'Intelligent Design', virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection. Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate fields of science. The very latest research is uncovering a stream of evidence revealing evolution in action - from the actual observation of a species splitting into two, to new fossil discoveries, to the deciphering of the evidence stored in our genome. Why Evolution is True weaves together the many threads of modern work in genetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development to demonstrate the 'indelible stamp' of the processes first proposed by Darwin. It is a crisp, lucid, and accessible statement that will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth of evolution.

By: Jerry A. Coyne (Professor of Ecology & Evolution University of Chicago)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 248g
ISBN: 9780199230853
ISBN 10: 0199230854
Series: Oxford Landmark Science
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 14 April 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Introduction 1: What is Evolution? 2: Written in The Rocks 3: Remnants: Vestiges, Embryos, and Bad Design 4: The Geography of Life 5: The Engine of Evolution 6: How Sex Drives Evolution 7: The Origin of Species 8: What about Us? 9: Evolution Redux Glossary Suggestions for Further Reading References

Reviews for Why Evolution is True

[Coyne] makes an unassailable case. - New York Times In nine crisp chapters...the respected evolutionary biologist lays out an airtight case that Earth is unspeakably old and that new species evolve from previous ones. - Boston Globe Coyne's book is the best general explication of evolution that I know of and deserves its success as a best seller. -R.C. Lewontin, New York Review of Books I recommend that Mr. Coyne's insightful and withering assessment of evolutionary studies of human psychology and behavior be taped to the bathroom mirrors of all those (perhaps especially journalists) inclined to be swept into excited announcements of What Evolution Shows About Us. -Philip Kitcher, Wall Street Journal With logic and clarity, Coyne presents the vast trove of scientific evidence that supports Darwin's theory. - Cleveland Plain Dealer It's always a pleasure to tell people about a wonderful book, especi