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
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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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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If more people read this book, the world would be a better place.
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A very well written and entertaining book
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