What Evolution Is
by Ernst Mayr
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Author: Ernst MayrEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-10
ISBN: 0465044263
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Basic Books
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Book Review: A Good Detailed Text, but Not For The Layman
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a high level discussion of the process of evolution. It is written almost as a point/counter-point debate of the different theories of evolution (and there have been many) which have developed since Darwin's "Origin Of Species".
Even though I have read several other books on evolution prior to this one, the text seems to be aimed at a higher level reader than someone who is curious about evolution. This would be a good text to go to once you have the basic knowledge gained elsewhere under your belt.
Despite the above, I find this to be a good book since it does detail all of the theories that have emerged and is able to compare them and contradict ones that have not stood up to testing or the evidence revealed since their original proposing.
If you are a student of evolution and/or life sciences, I would recommend this book be on your bookshelf as it is on mine. If you are just starting out, trying some more introductory texts before trying this one.
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