The Rough Guide to Evolution |
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| Author:
| Pallen, Mark
Rough Guides Staff, |
| Series title: | Rough Guide Science/Phenomena Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85828-946-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2008 |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Rough Guides |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $16.99 |
Book Description:
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Have you ever wondered what Charles Darwin would have had on his iPod? Or exactly how South Park fits into the Theory of Evolution? The Rough Guide to Evolutiondelves into all of this and more, from the life and works of the eminent scientist to the impact of evolutionary thinking on modern times. Read about the evolutionary history of life on Earth, the stark evidence for evolution and how Darwin's breakthrough is still denied by creationists, who have repeatedly tried to...
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Have you ever wondered what Charles Darwin would have had on his iPod? Or exactly how South Park fits into the Theory of Evolution? The Rough Guide to Evolutiondelves into all of this and more, from the life and works of the eminent scientist to the impact of evolutionary thinking on modern times. Read about the evolutionary history of life on Earth, the stark evidence for evolution and how Darwin's breakthrough is still denied by creationists, who have repeatedly tried to ban it from the classroom. Providing a complete and authoritative overview of one of the most controversial topics of our age, the guide is an accessible one-stop shop for all things Darwinian, while listing resources for those keen to dig deeper into our murky beginnings. Find out exactly how Charles Darwin and The Origin of the Specieshave affected human life in the 150 years since its publication - everything from Darwinian tourism to The Simpsons - as well as some new angles that make The Rough Guide to Evolutiona must-have for Darwin fans. Rediscover Darwin's earth-shattering explanation for the diversity of life with The Rough Guide to Evolution.