evolution (biology)

Examines the "Cambrian explosion," which occurred 550 million years ago when all the major animal groups suddenly appeared. Presents the "Light Switch Theory" to explain why the flourishing of life appeared, which states that "the development of vision in primitive animals" caused the explosion.

Presents a comprehensive exploration of Darwin's theory of evolution and includes a historical perspective, a discussion on how well the theory explains the natural world, and some of history's critics of the theory.

Presents a revealing account of the famous biology experiment involving the peppered moths of England led by a British physician in the 1950s.

Presents articles on evolution, covering such subject areas as evolutionary and population genetics; molecular evolution; systematics and taxonomy; behavioral ecology and social evolution; cell and developmental biology; human cultural and biological evolution; and paleontology. This volume covers A-H.

Presents Charles Darwin's 1859 text in which he defines his theory of evolution, arguing that species change over time, evolving or dying out entirely, through the process of natural selection.