Why Evolution is True by Jerry A. Coyne (English) Paperback Book

Description: Why Evolution is True by Jerry A. Coyne Why Evolution is True focuses on the hard evidence that proves evolution by natural selection to be a fact. Weaving together and explaining the latest discoveries and ideas from many disparate areas of modern science, this succinct and important book will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth - and the beauty - of evolution. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For all the discussion in the media about creationism and Intelligent Design, virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection. Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate fields of science. The very latest research is uncovering a stream of evidence revealing evolution in action - from the actual observation of a species splitting into two, to new fossil discoveries, to the deciphering of the evidence stored in our genome. Why Evolution is True weaves together the many threads of modern work in genetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development to demonstrate the indelible stamp of the processes first proposed by Darwin. It is a crisp, lucid, and accessible statement that will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth of evolution. Notes Paperback edition of the book presenting the scientific evidence for evolution that has built up since Darwins time. Will appeal to both science students and the general public. Author Biography Jerry A. Coyne is Professor of Ecology & Evolution at the University of Chicago, where he specialises in evolutionary genetics. One of the worlds leading evolutionary biologists, his textbook Speciation (2004, co-written with Allen Orr) has become the standard reference work on speciation. An influential commentator in the evolution-creationism debate through book reviews, popular and technical articles, and public lectures, Coyne is frequently asked to comment issues of creationism by journalists and broadcasters and has appeared on radio and television shows debating creationists. In 2007 he was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1: What is Evolution? 2: Written in The Rocks 3: Remnants: Vestiges, Embryos, and Bad Design 4: The Geography of Life 5: The Engine of Evolution 6: How Sex Drives Evolution 7: The Origin of Species 8: What about Us? 9: Evolution Redux Glossary Suggestions for Further Reading References Review Review from previous edition: Coyne is hugely knowledgeable and an excellent writer. -- Nature, Vol. 462Review from previous edition: One of the very best and most important book on evolution for broad audiences in at least 50 years. --Douglas J. Futuyma, Trends in Ecology and Evolution`A scholarly, yet delightfully readable account. -- Tom Tregenza, Current Biology, Volume 19`We must present the evidence, and Jerry Coynes book does an excellent job of it. -- Massimo Pigliucci, Science`Evolution is true...Coyne displays it for us in a way that no objective reader could fail to find compelling. -- Richard Dawkins, TLS`Why Evolution is True is outstandingly good. -- Richard Dawkins, TLS`Coynes knowledge of evolutionary biology is prodigious, his deployment of it as masterful as his touch is light. -- Richard Dawkins, TLS`His coverage is enviably comprehensive, yet he simultaneously manages to keep the book compact and readable. -- Richard Dawkins, TLS`Coynes book is just what we needed in this bicentennial year to anchor Darwin where he belongs. -- Nigel Hawkes, The Times`A clear, engaging, accessible explanation of the evidence for evolution. -- Massimo Pigliucci, Science`Excellent volume. -- Clive Cookson, Financial Times`Lucid, thorough and eminently readable, this book is a delight from start to finish. -- Doug Johnstone, Scotsman.com`Coyne gives a clear and engaging overview of what evolution is, and how it works. -- BBC Focus`Coyne is as graceful a stylist and as clear a scientific explainer as Darwin himself (no mean feat). Its one of the best single-volume introductions to evolutionary theory ever. -- Wired magazine`A masterfully concise reinstating of [Darwins] big idea. -- Karen Shook, THE`There are many superb books on evolution, but this one is superb in a new way -- it explains the latest evidence for evolution lucidly, thoroughly, and with devastating effectiveness. -- Steven Pinker`For anyone who wishes a clear, well-written explanation of evolution by one of the foremost scientists working on the subject, Why Evolution is True should be your choice. -- E. O. Wilson`I once wrote that anybody who didnt believe in evolution must be stupid, insane or ignorant, and I was then careful to add that ignorance is no crime. I should now update my statement: anybody who doesnt believe in evolution is stupid, insane, or hasnt read Jerry Coyne. -- Richard Dawkins`An engaging and accessible account of one of the most important ideas ever conceived by mankind. The book is a stunning achievement, written by one of the worlds leading evolutionary biologists. Coyne has produced a classic. -- Neil Shubin, author of Your Inner Fish Long Description For all the discussion in the media about creationism and Intelligent Design, virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection. Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate fields of science. The very latest research is uncovering a stream of evidence revealing evolution in action - from theactual observation of a species splitting into two, to new fossil discoveries, to the deciphering of the evidence stored in our genome. Why Evolution is True weaves together the many threads of modern work ingenetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development to demonstrate the indelible stamp of the processes first proposed by Darwin. It is a crisp, lucid, and accessible statement that will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth of evolution. Review Text `Review from previous edition Coyne is hugely knowledgeable and an excellent writer.Nature, Vol. 462`Review from previous edition One of the very best and most important book on evolution for broad audiences in at least 50 years.Douglas J. Futuyma, Trends in Ecology and Evolution`A scholarly, yet delightfully readable account.Tom Tregenza, Current Biology, Volume 19`We must present the evidence, and Jerry Coynes book does an excellent job of it.Massimo Pigliucci, Science`Evolution is true...Coyne displays it for us in a way that no objective reader could fail to find compelling.Richard Dawkins, TLS`Why Evolution is Trueis outstandingly good.Richard Dawkins, TLS`Coynes knowledge of evolutionary biology is prodigious, his deployment of it as masterful as his touch is light.Richard Dawkins, TLS`His coverage is enviably comprehensive, yet he simultaneously manages to keep the book compact and readable.Richard Dawkins, TLS`Coynes book is just what we needed in this bicentennial year to anchor Darwin where he belongs.Nigel Hawkes, The Times`A clear, engaging, accessible explanation of the evidence for evolution.Massimo Pigliucci, Science`Excellent volume.Clive Cookson, Financial Times`Lucid, thorough and eminently readable, this book is a delight from start to finish.Doug Johnstone, Scotsman.com`Coyne gives a clear and engaging overview of what evolution is, and how it works.BBC Focus`Coyne is as graceful a stylist and as clear a scientific explainer as Darwin himself (no mean feat). Its one of the best single-volume introductions to evolutionary theory ever.Wired magazine`A masterfully concise reinstating of [Darwins] big idea.Karen Shook, THE`There are many superb books on evolution, but this one is superb in a new way -- it explains the latest evidence for evolution lucidly, thoroughly, and with devastating effectiveness.Steven Pinker`For anyone who wishes a clear, well-written explanation of evolution by one of the foremost scientists working on the subject, Why Evolution is True should be your choice.E. O. Wilson`I once wrote that anybody who didnt believe in evolution must be stupid, insane or ignorant, and I was then careful to add that ignorance is no crime. I should now update my statement: aybody who doesnt believe in evolution is stupid, insane, or hasnt read Jerry Coyne.Richard Dawkins`An engaging and accessible account of one of the most important ideas ever conceived by mankind. The book is a stunning achievement, written by one of the worlds leading evolutionary biologists. Coyne has produced a classic.Neil Shubin, author of Your Inner Fish Review Quote For anyone who wishes a clear, well-written explanation of evolution by one of the foremost scientists working on the subject, Why Evolution is True should be your choice. Feature While other books describe the concept and the processes by which evolution proceeds, Why Evolution is True presents the evidence: using modern science to demonstrate the indelible stamp of the process first proposed by Darwin.Allows the reader to understand all the evidence, drawn from diverse areas of modern science, which supports Darwinian evolution.Presents the very latest research from the fields of genetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development.Written by one of the worlds foremost evolutionary biologistsBesides examining the evidence, the book dispels common misunderstandings about what evolution is: whether it is a fact or only a theory, and what its implications are for human culture and for our sense of purpose and meaning. Details ISBN0199230854 Author Jerry A. Coyne Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2010 ISBN-10 0199230854 ISBN-13 9780199230853 Format Paperback Media Book Publication Date 2010-01-14 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 576.8 Illustrations 27 b&w illustrations Pages 336 Birth 1949 Language English Short Title WHY EVOLUTION IS TRUE Series Oxford Landmark Science UK Release Date 2010-01-14 NZ Release Date 2010-01-14 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-04-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:25469938;

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