Introducing Evolution

Dylan Evans

ISBN 10: 1848311869 / ISBN 13: 9781848311862

Published by Icon Books, GB, 2010

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In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs.Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest findings from genetics, ecology and animal behaviour- as well as the work of best-selling science writers such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker- this book reveals how the evidence in favour of evolutionary theory is stronger than ever.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introducing Evolution
• Publisher: Icon Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848311869
• ISBN 13: 9781848311862
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Selina, Howard
• Condition: New
• Weight: 155 grams

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Synopsis

In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory - evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs.

Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to 'Darwin's dangerous idea' and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest findings from genetics, ecology and animal behaviour- as well as the work of best-selling science writers such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker- this book reveals how the evidence in favour of evolutionary theory is stronger than ever.

About the Author

Dylan Evans is a British former academic and author who has written books on emotion and the placebo effect as well as the theories of Jacques Lacan.