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EDITORIAL INFORMATION
Everything mammals ever wanted to know about
evolution––but were afraid to ask
A lightning rod for more than a century, the subject of evolution
continues to be a highly volatile one. Just as Charles Darwin’s remarkable
announcement generated a venomous response, here in the twenty-first
century the theory of evolution is still frequently greeted with alarm,
ridicule, and denial. Yet, it has managed to persevere, taking on a life
of its own and holding steadfast against attack. This important new book
by award-winning science writer Cynthia Mills clearly explains one of the
most crucial–and most misunderstood–explanatory theories of modern
science. She examines how the theory arose, how it "evolved," and why it
is successful at explaining how life is perpetuated, in all its varied
forms. Taking a historical approach, Mills begins with Enlightenment-era
explanations for the origins of life, introducing the early scientists and
philosophers who had the greatest influence on Darwin’s thinking. She then
examines Darwin’s seminal work and later elaborations, answering key
questions such as:
-How successful is the theory at explaining the natural world?
-What are some of the competing ideas and theories about the origin of the
species?
-How has the theory withstood critics in greater number and of greater
passion than any other scientific concept?
-How will the theory likely hold up over time and address new challenges
as our understanding of genetics and biology grows?
-Where does the theory fail?
(Extracted from the back cover).
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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- -Contents.
- -Introduction.
- -1. Making Up the Western Mind.
- -2. Making Up Darwin's Mind.
- -3. What Darwin Said.
- -4. Reaction.
- -5. Pea Plants, Flies, and the Modern Synthesis.
- -6. Impact.
- -7. Post-Normal Science.
- -Glossary.
- -Bibliography.
- -Index.
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