Dawkins, Richard

Climbing Mount Improbable

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ISBN 13:
9780141026176
author:
Dawkins, Richard
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin
language:
English
Publication Year:
2006
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
Genre:
Evolution
Condition:
New
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The human eye is one of nature's most intricate and precise creations. How can such complexity have arisen by chance? In this thought-provoking work, Richard Dawkins presents a compelling argument for evolutionary adaptation as the driving force behind life on earth. Dawkins explores the concept of 'Mount Improbable', where perfection and improbability converge in the natural world. At the heart of this idea is DNA, the molecule that shapes the destiny of all living things. Through Dawkins' eloquent descriptions, we are introduced to astonishing adaptations in the living world, accompanied by evocative illustrations. This book offers a carefully reasoned exploration of evolutionary adaptation, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in science and its role in understanding the natural world.

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