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Introducing Evolution

In 1859, Charles Darwin shocked the world with a radical theory – evolution by natural selection. One hundred and fifty years later, his theory still challenges some of our most precious beliefs.

Introducing Evolution provides a step-by-step guide to “Darwin’s dangerous idea” and takes a fresh look at the often misunderstood concepts of natural selection and the selfish gene. Drawing on the latest findings from genetics, ecology and animal behaviour – as well as the work of best-selling science writers such as Richard Dawkins and Steven Pinker – a string of brilliant examples, superbly illustrated by Howard Selina, reveals how the evidence in favour of evolutionary theory is stronger than ever.

With wit and clarity, Dylan Evans addresses many puzzling issues: Did life first evolve on other planets? What’s the advantage of having sex? Why do your parents look after you? And what good to a bird is half a wing?

From the death of the dinosaurs to the development of digital organisms, Introducing Evolution brings Darwin up to date with the latest scientific discoveries. This is the ideal guide to the most important idea ever to appear in the history of science.

By Dylan Evans and Howard Selina

Introducing is a series of graphic guides to some of the biggest thinkers and subjects from the history of ideas.

Each Introducing book is a carefully constructed mixture of concise, authoritative text and illustrations which are often witty and always intelligent - and which help get the point across. After all, as Alice says in Lewis Carroll’s classic book: “What is the use of a book without pictures or conversations?”

The series’ authors are mainly university lecturers in the particular field and the writing is - we ensure - always crystal clear and avoids jargon. You’ll learn all you need to know to get started in the subject that the book covers but you’ll learn a great deal more too. You’ll find yourself inspired, making connections between different areas you’ve never thought of before.

“Buy one now,” Don Patterson urged in the Guardian. “Feel smarter almost immediately.”

The series covers a huge range of topics. Some titles - Philosophy and Psychology, for example - are more general. Some, on individual thinkers or particular areas - Plato, Freud, or Ethics, for example - are more specific. You’ll find that Introducing books offer something that similar introductory texts simply can’t. They make learning an enjoyable, interactive experience.

Vital stats: Each book: 210 x 140mm paperback, 176 pages with black and white illustrations throughout, UK £9.99, Can $17.00, USA $12.95

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