Dawkins, Richard
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552775243
- author:
- Dawkins, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.4 cm
- Genre:
- Evolution
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution, On the Origin of Species, has had a profound impact on our understanding of the natural world. Yet, despite its widespread acceptance as scientific fact, the theory of evolution remains a subject of controversy. In The Greatest Show on Earth, Richard Dawkins presents a comprehensive and compelling case for evolution, drawing on a wide range of scientific evidence and disciplines. From the intricate mechanisms of natural selection in birds and insects, to the fossil record and the traces of our earliest ancestors, Dawkins presents a wealth of evidence that supports the theory of evolution. He also addresses the growing opposition to evolution, including the claims of Intelligent Design, and provides a clear and unequivocal rebuttal to these challenges. Written with elegance, wit, and passion, The Greatest Show on Earth is a hard-hitting and absorbing exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of our time.