evolution

The author explores the major steps in human evolution, and examines ancient fossils unearthed in the Sahara Desert as well as an analysis of DNA to provide clues to human ancestry.

Studies the effects humans and modern technology have had on the process of evolution, including bacterial resistance to medicine, such as antibiotics, and the ability of insects to withstand pesticides.

A brief introduction to the evolution and characteristics of prehistoric people from apelike prehumans to modern man.

Describes the process of evolution, beginning with single-celled organisms and culminating with the appearance of man.

Follows scientists in the field and chronicles debates behind the scenes in the study of human fossils.

Outlines evolutionary theories, from the Old Testament through Darwin and his successors, and supplies the evolutionary history of major groups of plant and animal life over 500 million years.

An overview of natural selection that covers adaptation, Charles Darwin's work and objections to his theories, Mendel's findings about inheritance, and other related topics.

Presents passages from nine of Darwin's more influential works and includes critical commentaries with each section.

Provides an account of the evolution of life and the Universe.

Primatologist Alison Jolly describes the development of sex and intelligence that took place during human evolution.