The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of
living things. It puts humanity’s place in the universe into
necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the
evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many
separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing. In The Story of
Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most
fascinating breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for
evolution. In twenty-five vignettes, he recounts the dramatic
stories of the people who made crucial discoveries, placing each
moment in the context of what it represented for the progress of
science. He tackles topics like what it means to see evolution in
action and what the many transitional fossils show us about
evolution, following figures from Darwin to lesser-known
researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the fossil record, the
earth, and the universe. The book also features the stories of
animal species strange and familiar, including humans—and our
ties to some of our closest relatives and more distant cousins.
Prothero’s wide-ranging tales showcase awe-inspiring and bizarre
aspects of nature and the powerful insights they give us into the
way that life works. Brisk and entertaining while firmly grounded
in fundamental science, The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries is
a captivating read for anyone curious about the evidence for
evolution and what it means for humanity.
General
| Imprint: |
Columbia University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
December 2020 |
| First published: |
2020 |
| Authors: |
Donald R. Prothero
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
376 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-231-19036-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-231-19036-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780231190367 |
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