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Evolution - by Carl Zimmer (Paperback)

Name: Evolution - by Carl Zimmer (Paperback)
Brand: Harper Perennial
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Award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer collaborates with leading scholars to tell the compelling story of the theory of evolution--from Darwin to 21st century scienceDarwin's The Origin of Species was breathtaking--beautifully written, staunchly defended, defiantly radical.
Author(s): Carl Zimmer
528 Pages
Science, Life Sciences

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In this remarkable book, a companion volume to the PBS series, a rich and up-to-date view of evolution is presented that explores the far reaching implications of Darwin's theory. Photos & illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Award-winning journalist Carl Zimmer collaborates with leading scholars to tell the compelling story of the theory of evolution--from Darwin to 21st century science

Darwin's The Origin of Species was breathtaking--beautifully written, staunchly defended, defiantly radical. Yet it emerged long before modern genetics, molecular biology, and contemporary findings in paleontology. This remarkable book presents a rich and up-to-date view of evolution that explores the far-reaching implications of Darwin's theory and emphasizes the power, significance, and relevance of evolution to our lives today. After all, we ourselves are the product of evolution, and we can tackle many of our gravest challenges -- from lethal resurgence of antibiotic-resistant diseases to the wave of extinctions that looms before us -- with a sound understanding of the science.

Evolution is an indispensable asset to any serious reader with an interest in the life sciences, a passion for truth in education, or a concern for the future of the planet.

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This remarkable book presents a rich and up-to-date view of evolution that explores the far-reaching implications of Darwin's theory and emphasizes the power, significance, and relevance of evolution to our lives today. After all, we ourselves are the product of evolution, and we can tackle many of our gravest challenges -- from lethal resurgence of antiobiotic-resistant diseases to the wave of extinctions that looms before us -- with a sound understanding of the science.

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"Readable...expertly written by science writer Carl Zimmer...does a better job of sorting out what is serious science and what, at this point, is an idea whose triumph remains up in the air." - Natural History magazine
"Offers answers to questions you'll wish you had thought of." - Discover magazine

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .85 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 528

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Life Sciences

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Theme: Evolution

Format: Paperback

Author: Carl Zimmer

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2006

TCIN: 76913886

UPC: 9780061138409

Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-7408

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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