Evolution

Covering everything from fossilised dinosaurs to intelligent apes, this is an accessible guide to one of the most important scientific theories of all time. Burt Guttman assumes no prior scientific knowledge on the part of the reader, and explains each of the key ideas and concepts, including natural selection, genetics and the evolution of animal behaviour, in a lively and informative way. The book also tackles some of the controversy surrounding evolution and creationism, giving a brief history of religious opposition to Darwin's theory, and posing the question of whether evolution leaves any room for an intelligent creator. Finally, Guttman looks ahead to the future of evolutionary theory, and assesses its possible implications for the way we understand morality, human nature and our place in the world. Clear, authoritative and entertaining, this book provides the perfect starting point for understanding what evolution is and why it matters.

ISBN 1851683712   Pages 192 ISBN13 9781851683710 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Oneworld Publications   Weight (grammes) 272 Imprint Oneworld Publications   Published in London Format Paperback   Series title Beginner's Guides Publication date 29 Aug 2005   Height (mm) 216 Library of Congress QH   Width (mm) 135 DEWEY 576.8   Spine width (mm) 17 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

1		Diversity, science, and evolution		1
2		Stories in the rocks		13
3		Biology - some basics		29
4		A broad view of the process		52
5		Ecosystems : getting along with the neighbors		80
6		Making new species		105
7		Development and macroevolution		125
8		Human evolution		141
9		Probability and entropy		162
10		The problem of creationism		173

Praise for Genetics: A Beginner's Guide: "An excellent resource for highly motivated readers, and a suitable course supplement for basic genetics...Highly recommended." - Choice; "[The book] is written in an accessible way, with a most interesting discussion of how the field...developed throughout history. There are wonderful and eclectic references to literature and the mythologies of ancient cultures" - Bookmonger

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