
The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries
The Evidence and the People Who Found It
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Tom Parks
The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity's place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of incredible scientific sleuthing.
In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for evolution. In 25 vignettes, he recounts the dramatic stories of the people who made crucial discoveries, placing each moment in the context of what it represented for the progress of science. He tackles topics like what it means to see evolution in action and the distance between species in space and time, following figures from Darwin to lesser-known researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the fossil record, the earth, and the universe. The book also features the stories of animal species strange and familiar, including humans - and our ties to some of our closest relatives and more distant cousins. Brisk and entertaining while firmly grounded in fundamental science, The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries is a captivating listen for anyone curious about the evidence for evolution and what it means for humanity.
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Well presented
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It loses marks for me because the author/narrator consistently refers to images but there is no accompanying PDF. I am happy I listened to this while it was included in the membership library. For anyone contemplating it otherwise, I would consider a hard copy instead. Definitely, recommend the book, but wish I could see the pictures.
Good synopsis of current understanding
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Must Read for Novice Evolutionary Students
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Good news!
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a great history of Who We Are and why.
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Very Interesting - fast clip
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Excellent! One of the best…
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knowledge & passion for evolution,
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After listening to this you will not have problems responding to those that think evolution is just a theory on par with creative design. However you should understand that if a candidate for a United States senate seat can ask “if evolution is true why are there still monkeys around?” you should prepare yourself to be very frustrated in your debate.
This is a wonderful book and as stated above, well presented. I have rated it a 4 only because it is deep and dense in parts and does take some concentration to listen. That is not a bad thing but the reader ought to beware and ready to concentrate when you dive in.
How long before this book is banned in Florida and Texas?
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Great book
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