Presents an introduction to the major insights and arguments of Charles Darwin, and discusses the significance of his work for the development of modern science and culture.
Explores how complex, advanced creatures arose from simple, primitive ones and examines prevalent theories from evolutionary developmental biology related to the advancement of the animal kingdom.
A collection of essays in which evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins reflects on a variety of topics, including evolution, ethics, travel, literature, education, and religion.
Offers a comprehensive overview of evolution through four billion years of life on Earth, tracing human life back to forty common ancestors in order to demonstrate the link between humans and all other forms of life.
Provides information on developments in evolutionary theory, discussing such topics as the Cambrian population explosion, Velikovsky's theories, and others.
A study of Charles Darwin's life and influence, offering a reinterpretation of his role in the development of evolutionism, and discussing the motivations that have led people to make their various conclusions about Darwin and his theory.
The author suggests ways to think about the theory of evolution, how discussions of the theory differ, arguments used for or against the theory, and other issues on its impact on society.
Presents a Catholic view of this hotly debated issue. It examines the viewpoints held by evolutionists and creationists and proposes a position held by most Catholics and other Christian writers - a position known at various times as theistic evolution.
