evolution (biology)

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evolution (biology)

Darwin's black box

the biochemical challenge to evolution
2003
Explores the impact of biochemistry on evolutionary theory, discussing the reasons and citing examples of why evolution must be argued at the molecular level, and studying the implications of biochemistry's discoveries.

The panda's thumb

more reflections in natural history
1992
A collection of essays which examine and explain biological evolution.

The greatest show on Earth

the evidence for evolution
2009
Richard Dawkins presents a defense of the theory of evolution, examining evidence from science in support of the theory, and explaining why he believes advocates of "intelligent design" are wrong.

Leonardo's mountain of clams and the Diet of Worms

essays on natural history
1998
A collection of essays by scientist Stephen Jay Gould about how humans learned to study and understand nature.

What on Earth evolved?

100 species that changed the world
2009
An illustrated guide to the one hundred most influential species in the history of the planet, exploring their impact in two eras--Before Man and After Man.

Adapting to the world

2004
Looks at how adaptations have enabled species to evolve and thrive in different environments, discussing organisms in Earth's oceans, plants, and insects, and examining how dogs evolved from wolves.

Prehistoric life and evolution

1992
Examines what prehistoric animals looked like, why dinosaurs and others creatures became extinct, and how animals evolved.

Inherit the wind

2002
Presents the film version and Cliff's Notes for Lawrence and Lee's play "Inherit the Wind," in which a Tennessee high school educator is jailed for teaching evolution, bringing legal legends Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryant to wrangle over the merits of the case in a drama based on the real Scopes Trial.

The origin of species : complete and fully illustrated

1979
Presents Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution and explains his belief in natural selection.

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