Evolution Under the Microscope: A Scientific Critique of the Theory of Evolution

This book is sure to make a distinctive and valuable contribution to the debate about evolution. For too long the debate has been polarized between those trying to defend a traditional creationist position that species were made with little or no capacity for change, and those advocating that all forms of life have evolved from a common source. David Swift examines the evidence from molecular biology, genetics, the operation of natural selection and the fossil record, and concludes that neither position faces up to the facts. Whilst it is evident that some significant changes can occur, which may legitimately be described as evolutionary, he explains why these do not substantiate the supposition that higher organisms evolved from simpler forms. That is, although some facts support an evolutionary scenario, it is clear that many others do not. Indeed, his analysis exposes fundamental flaws in the overall theory of evolution.He calls upon biologists to take a fresh, objective look at all the facts. And this book is not only for it will be of value for its clear exposition of the history and science of evolution which make the subject accessible to many others. Whatever your current view, be prepared to rethink your ideas on this emotive subject.