Why evolution is true

Pages: 331
Published: 2008
Language: English

In a world often divided by belief, Jerry A. Coyne presents a clear and accessible case for the scientific truth of evolution. This book gathers the vast evidence from genetics, paleontology, and anatomy to demonstrate Darwin's theories with compelling clarity. It's a definitive look at how evolution shapes life on Earth, dispelling myths and confirming a fundamental scientific fact.

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Jerry A. Coyne

Jerry Allen Coyne is an American professor of biology, known for his commentary on intelligent design. A prolific scientist and author, he has published dozens of papers elucidating the theory of evolution. He is currently a professor at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolution. His concentration is speciation and ecological and evolutionary genetics, particularly as they involve the fruit fly, Drosophila. He is the author of the text Speciation and the bestselling no...