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'An accessible introduction to evolution from the Open University. The book covers the history of the theory and the supporting evidence. Short but sweet with plenty of great photos.' --BBC Focus magazine
'This absorbing book introduces the fundamentals of evolution and highlights the many advances since.' --Good Book Guide
'...where, then, to go for a balanced account when the subject (evolution) is so complex and the positions so opposed? This new book from the Natural History Museum fits the bill perfectly.' --Current Archaeology magazine
'This absorbing book introduces the fundamentals of evolution and highlights the many advances since.' --Good Book Guide
'...where, then, to go for a balanced account when the subject (evolution) is so complex and the positions so opposed? This new book from the Natural History Museum fits the bill perfectly.' --Current Archaeology magazine
'This absorbing book introduces the fundamentals of evolution and highlights the many advances since.' --Good Book Guide
'...where, then, to go for a balanced account when the subject (evolution) is so complex and the positions so opposed? This new book from the Natural History Museum fits the bill perfectly.' --Current Archaeology magazine
'This absorbing book introduces the fundamentals of evolution and highlights the many advances since.' --Good Book Guide
'...where, then, to go for a balanced account when the subject (evolution) is so complex and the positions so opposed? This new book from the Natural History Museum fits the bill perfectly.' --Current Archaeology magazine
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Charles Darwin was mocked for suggesting that humans have apes for ancestors, but every scientific advance in the study of life in the last 150 years has confirmed the reality of evolution. In 99% Ape: How Evolution Adds Up leading experts explain this fundamental yet often complex subject and guide the general reader through the latest evidence. They explore our own origins and the genealogy of living things, as well as highlighting some of the key turning points in evolutionary history. Read the latest research on Darwin's finches and how new species evolve, uncover the flaws in 'intelligent design', find out what evolution has to say about psychology, the development of the human mind and morality, and how we are still evolving. With the use of colour illustrations and clear diagrams throughout, this is a comprehensive introduction to evolution and the latest thinking on the subject.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This book has a respectable pedigree, being the result of collaboration between the Natural History Museum and the Open University (OU). Although it's a set book on the OU's short science course on Darwinism, it's not a text book: "99% Ape" is aimed firmly at people without any special scientific background.
Most of the book is made up of a broad survey of the contemporary science of evolution, although there are references back to Darwin's original work. As well as the obvious biological aspects, including human origins, there are also chapters on topics such as evolutionary psychology (fascinating) and the evolutionary roots of altruism ("why be good?"). The science is topped and tailed with a bit of the historical background to Darwin's ideas and a short chapter on science and religion.
"99% Ape" is well written, well produced and illustrated with excellent photographs and diagrams. The writers are all OU scientists who are specialists in their fields, but with the knack of communicating scientific ideas clearly to a general readership.
The only fly in the ointment is that the scientists also wrote the small amount of non-scientific material. The OU has specialists in the History of Science, Sociology and Religion: they should have been used. Historians might also have introduced some balance to the over-the-top hero worship ("Darwin cannot be criticised") and the absence of material about misuses of evolutionary ideas (the "science" of eugenics is glossed over in a few sentences). For this reason, "99% Ape" doesn't get the 100% that it might otherwise have merited.
Even so, an intelligent and intelligible introduction to this fascinating and important topic - just as long as you stick to the science.
Most of the book is made up of a broad survey of the contemporary science of evolution, although there are references back to Darwin's original work. As well as the obvious biological aspects, including human origins, there are also chapters on topics such as evolutionary psychology (fascinating) and the evolutionary roots of altruism ("why be good?"). The science is topped and tailed with a bit of the historical background to Darwin's ideas and a short chapter on science and religion.
"99% Ape" is well written, well produced and illustrated with excellent photographs and diagrams. The writers are all OU scientists who are specialists in their fields, but with the knack of communicating scientific ideas clearly to a general readership.
The only fly in the ointment is that the scientists also wrote the small amount of non-scientific material. The OU has specialists in the History of Science, Sociology and Religion: they should have been used. Historians might also have introduced some balance to the over-the-top hero worship ("Darwin cannot be criticised") and the absence of material about misuses of evolutionary ideas (the "science" of eugenics is glossed over in a few sentences). For this reason, "99% Ape" doesn't get the 100% that it might otherwise have merited.
Even so, an intelligent and intelligible introduction to this fascinating and important topic - just as long as you stick to the science.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Book - '99% Ape'
As this is the Natural History's main popular publication for Darwin's 200th Anniversary Year, I expected the highest standard, and was not disappointed.
Easy to read, with plenty of illustrations and special 'boxes' of further information which are outside the flow of the text, so I would strongly recommend this book.
As this is the Natural History's main popular publication for Darwin's 200th Anniversary Year, I expected the highest standard, and was not disappointed.
Easy to read, with plenty of illustrations and special 'boxes' of further information which are outside the flow of the text, so I would strongly recommend this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This really brought me into the 21st Century, having done my biology in the middle of the 20th century!!It really is a stimulating take on the impact of modern genetics and the more recent palaeontology on the understanding of Darwinism and indeed the ascent of man.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
interesting read for the lay person
This book assumes no knowledge, great for the lay person, but too basic if you've anything around 'A' level biology or more. Well written, clear explanations and examples given.
Published on 22 May 2009 by J. Southern
Good Read
Bought this for my son after watching the Darwin programmes on tv recently. This is a really good book very infomative and well illustrated.
Published on 15 May 2009 by Capt Ahab
Darwin's theory of evolution
An excellent book. The theory of evolution put in easy to understand terms. Far easy to digest than Darwin's Origin of Species.
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by R. M. Gosnay
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