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The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution by Richard Dawkins (Hardcover, 2009)

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Discover the fascinating world of evolution with Richard Dawkins' "The Greatest Show on Earth." This hardcover textbook, published in 2009 by TransWorld LTD, presents evidence for the theory of evolution in an engaging and informative way. With a focus on science and biology, the book contains 480 pages and measures 238mm in height and 157mm in width. The book is perfect for anyone interested in adult learning, university studies, or textbooks, education, and reference. It is written in English and covers important topics related to the subject of evolution. Without mentioning the item's condition, this book is an excellent addition to any book collection for those who want to broaden their knowledge about science and biology.

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Charles Darwin's masterpiece, On the Origin of Species , shook society to its core on publication in 1859. Darwin was only too aware of the storm his theory of evolution would provoke but he would surely have raised an incredulous eyebrow at the controversy still raging a century and a half later. Evolution is accepted as scientific fact by all reputable scientists and indeed theologians, yet millions of people continue to question its veracity. In The Greatest Show on Earth , Richard Dawkins takes on creationists, including followers of 'Intelligent Design' and all those who question the fact of evolution through natural selection. Like a detective arriving on the scene of a crime, he sifts through fascinating layers of scientific facts and disciplines to build a cast-iron case: from the living examples of natural selection in birds and insects; the 'time clocks' of trees and radioactive dating that calibrate a timescale for evolution; the fossil record and the traces of our earliest ancestors; to confirmation from molecular biology and genetics. All of this, and much more, bears witness to the truth of evolution. The Greatest Show on Earth comes at a critical time: systematic opposition to the fact of evolution is now flourishing as never before, especially in America. In Britain and elsewhere in the world, teachers witness insidious attempts to undermine the status of science in their classrooms. Richard Dawkins provides unequivocal evidence that boldly and comprehensively rebuts such nonsense. At the same time he shares with us his palpable love of the natural world and the essential role that science plays in its interpretation. Written with elegance, wit and passion, it is hard-hitting, absorbing and totally convincing.

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TransWorld LTD
ISBN-13
9780593061732
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Author
Richard Dawkins
Publication Name
The Greatest Show on Earth: the Evidence for Evolution
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Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Science, Biology
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
480 Pages

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238mm
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157mm
Item Weight
932g

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Richard Dawkins
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United Kingdom

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by baybuyerboy09 Jun, 2012
A fascinating insight into how we got here!
Professor Richard Dawkins is probably more widely known for his role as a campaigning atheist than for his "day job" as an evolutionary biologist. I had already read his books The God Delusion and The Magic of Reality, and wanted to learn more about evolution from this skilled and passionate communicator. In this book he takes on religious creationists who refuse to accept that we are here as a consequence of slow, gradual evolution, and who insist that life was "intelligently designed" by a supernatural creator. Dawkins calls these people "history-deniers". However this is a science book rather than a "religion-challenging" book like The God Delusion. In it he sets out the evidence for evolution by natural selection, as first recognised by Charles Darwin. I found it extremely enlightening. I only had a layman's passing understanding of the subject, and this book explains why the "theory" of evolution is actually the FACT of evolution. Richard Dawkins is skilled at describing scientific processes in a way that laymen can understand. Some of the fine scientific detail is a bit hard going, but this is down to the nature of the subject and my low starting level of knowledge, not Dawkins' literary style. In short, a book which should be read by everyone with even a mild curiosity about how we all got here. Sadly, it probably won't be read by the people who should read it the most - the religious fundamentalists who believe every word in their holy books is literal, historical fact.Read full review
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by rikkifurey_030 Jun, 2018
it is the greatest show on earth so enjoy it while you can you were look'y to be born at all.
great every one should read. i had it on paperback but wanted it in large print 1 of my all time best reads love it so easy to understand he even explains a few things in the orogin of species (C.R.Darwin) that people MISS QUOTE great pictures of our common ancestors tiktalikk and Darwinius masillae from messel in Germany. great book even kids should read it and open there eyes to real magesticness and more to the point THE TRUTH FACTS.
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by michaecarte-8527 Sep, 2018
Awesome. Just awesome...
This book is amazing. Well written and easy to understand but that in no way diminishes the scientific content. Richard writes with humour but is forthright and honest. The condition was excellent and I would definitely recommend...
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by collectableartu...28 Oct, 2020
An important book
If more people read this book, the world would be a better place.
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5 out of 5 stars
by graha.bobbi13 Feb, 2019
Brilliant book from a wonderful mind
A very well written and entertaining book
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it is the greatest show on earth so enjoy it while you can you were look'y to be born at all.

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