- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Perennial; Reprint edition (Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060958502
- ISBN-13: 978-0060958503
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 18.8 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,144,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While there are countless books on evolution, there are few that have quite the combination of interest for the general reader provided by American science writer Carl Zimmer's Evolution. From the historical genesis of Darwin's idea, born and bred aboard the Beagle and the subsequent furore after its publication in 1859, Zimmer brings us right up to date with an overview of the status of the Darwin/Wallace theory today. Darwin promised his readers "a grandeur in this view of life" and, as Zimmer very ably shows, life now displays far more grandeur than even Darwin appreciated. Zimmer is ideally qualified to do this as he was a senior editor at Discover magazine where he saw much of the new science developing before his eyes. He is also a well-known author of some very successful popular science books such as At the Water's Edge and more recently Parasite Rex. The bare factual bones of the science are deftly interlaced with stories of the individual scientists and their discoveries which normally are hidden from view. Zimmer takes us expertly from the origin of life and its prehistoric evolution as evidenced by fossils, through the genetic evidence and evolution of sex to the question of primate evolution and the problems this still raises for religious fundamentalists. Beautifully illustrated with photos, diagrams and artwork, and supported with an extensive further reading list and index, Evolution is part of a bigger WGBH television and educational project but can stand alone on its own considerable merits. --Douglas Palmer
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‘Do we need more books about Darwin? Yes, we do, but only if they are as good as Zimmer's Evolution.'
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A famous legend (perhaps even true) from the early days of Darwinism pro a good organizing theme for understanding the centrality and important of evolution both in science and for human life in general. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
A famous legend (perhaps even true) from the early days of Darwinism pro a good organizing theme for understanding the centrality and important of evolution both in science and for human life in general. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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It is written in a very readable style that covers evolution from the beginnings of life on earth through to human evolution with chapters devoted also to Darwin and the discovery of evolution. The story of evolution is fascinatingly told with explanations of the parts played by extinctions, mutations, natural selection etc. The many vignettes and examples of evolutionary history and complex design in the animal kingdom are amazing and will make you marvel at the miraclulousness of life on Earth.
Although it was produced in tandem with a television series, this book easily stands alone as being excellent in its own right.
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This book is a very readable summary of our current knowledge of evolution which is accessible without in the least being patronising. I'm a little disappointed that science undergraduates think this might be a textbook - but that is more a reflection on the unchallenging nature of some university education than this book.
This is excellent for the general reader - and for students of other disciplines that need some general understanding of the concepts of evolution and the enormous and compelling body of evidence that supports them.
This is excellent for the general reader - and for students of other disciplines that need some general understanding of the concepts of evolution and the enormous and compelling body of evidence that supports them.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book, especially the hardback version is well written and very very interesting. I read a lot of scientific books and this is one of my favourites. The hardback is packed with really good images. Anyway I thoroughly recommend it, its simple enough for begginers to the subject and so well written even post grads will find it interesting.
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The hardcover version of this book is gorgeous, full of glossy pages and fabulous photographs. But this is no mere table top publication, light on content. Read more
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This would have been a five star book if clarity had been the only consideration. If you a new student of any biological science this is the perfect introductory text. Read more
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