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Explore how evolution is understood and explained in clear, non-technical terms.
This concise introduction reveals how the idea of organic descent developed and why scientists regard evolution as a robust description of nature, not a mystery to fear.
The book surveys the history, methods, and implications of evolution. It explains how scientists gather facts, test hypotheses, and build theories that withstand careful observation and experiment. It also discusses how evolution relates to science, religion, and our view of creation.
- How the evolution idea emerged and gained acceptance over time.
- What evolution does and does not claim about nature and causation.
- How scientists classify living things and trace their relationships.
- How science uses observation, hypothesis testing, and evidence to explain phenomena.
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, accessible overview of evolution and its broader impact on science and belief.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the evolution of the Evolution theory from its ancient roots to its present place as the lodestar of the natural sciences. By the middle of the nineteenth century, debate raged between proponents of sudden, divinely ordained Creation of fixed species and those who saw species as malleable entities shaped by gradual, cumulative change over vast time scales. This book examines how the ideas of Lamarck, Darwin, Wallace, and many others were refined over centuries of research and experimentation, leading to the modern understanding that all living organisms share a common ancestor. It outlines the core principles of Evolution - descent with modification, common ancestry, and natural selection - and shows how these principles provide a powerful conceptual framework not just for biology but for all of science. This book shows how Evolution, far from diminishing the wonder of life, has vastly enriched our understanding and deepened our awe of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330079621_0
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