Why Evolution Is True
by Jerry A. Coyne
Why Evolution Is True by Jerry A. Coyne holds a highly rated rating of 4.15 out of 5, based on 14.6K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 282 pages.
About Why Evolution Is True
Why evolution is more than just a theory: it is a fact. In all the current highly publicized debates about creationism and its descendant "intelligent design," there is an element of the controversy that is rarely mentioned—the "evidence," the empirical truth of evolution by natural selection. Even Richard Dawkins and Stephen Jay Gould, while extolling the beauty of evolution and examining case studies, have not focused on the evidence itself. Yet the proof is vast, varied, and magnificent, drawn from many different fields of science. Scientists are observing species splitting into two and are finding more and more fossils capturing change in the past—dinosaurs that have sprouted feathers, fish that have grown limbs. Why Evolution Is True weaves together the many threads of modern work in genetics, paleontology, geology, molecular biology, and anatomy that demonstrate the "indelible stamp" of the processes first proposed by Darwin. In crisp, lucid prose accessible to a wide audience, Why Evolution Is True dispels common misunderstandings and fears about evolution and clearly confirms that this amazing process of change has been firmly established as a scientific truth.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jerry A. Coyne |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 282 |
| Kindle Price | $14.99 |
| Genres | Science, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.15 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,637 |
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Why Evolution Is True is categorized as Science, Non-Fiction, History, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Science.
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Based on 14.6K reader ratings, Why Evolution Is True has an average score of 4.15 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
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Why Evolution Is True has 282 pages.
Who wrote Why Evolution Is True?
Why Evolution Is True was written by Jerry A. Coyne. It was first published in 2008.
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The ISBN-13 for Why Evolution Is True is 9780670020540.0.
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