Why Evolution Is True

By Jerry A. Coyne,

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For all the discussion in the media about creationism and 'Intelligent Design', virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection.

Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate…

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1 author picked Why Evolution Is True as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I believe that evolutionary biologist Dr. Jerry Coyne is a national treasure—a renowned scientist who writes clearly about the complexities of evolution.

I find it hard to name a more credible source for the evidence he presents here—from ancient fossils to recent observations that demonstrate that evolution is going on right now. That's why I asked him to check the manuscript of my book for accuracy—and was delighted when he wrote in its foreword "in your hands is the book I wish I had read when I was your age."

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