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Darwin's Doubt : The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design by Stephen C. Meyer (2013, Hardcover)

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When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain.

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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100062071475

ISBN-139780062071477

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Book TitleDarwin's Doubt : the Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design

Number of Pages512 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicLife Sciences / Evolution, Life Sciences / Biology, Philosophy, Science & Technology, Religion & Science

Publication Year2013

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, Science, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorStephen C. Meyer

FormatHardcover

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Item Weight28.9 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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ReviewsMeyer demonstrates, based on cutting-edge molecular biology, why explaining the origin of animals is now not just a problem of missing fossils, but an even greater engineering problem at the molecular level....An excellent book and a must read., A great book on the origin of animal life and crises of Darwin evolution; very clear, factual, comprehensive, logical, and informative. An enjoyable reading for both nonexpert and expert., Meyer makes a case for intelligent design as the only viable scientific theory for the origin of biological novelty. Meyer's challenge to naturalism will no doubt be strongly resisted by those committed to a materialist worldview, but provide food for refection for those who are searching for truth., Stephen C. Meyer's Darwin's Doubt is a truly remarkable book. Within its 413 pages of text are four tightly woven interrelated arguments. Using 753 references, he presents evidence associated with the serious weaknesses of materialistic theories of biological evolution, and positive evidence for the theory of intelligent design., ' Darwin's Doubt is an intriguing exploration of one of the most remarkable periods in the evolutionary history of life.... No matter what convictions one holds about evolution, Darwinism, or intelligent design, Darwin's Doubt is a book that should be read, engaged and discussed.' ( Dr. Scott Turner , professor of biology at the State University of New York and author of The Tinkerer's Accomplice ), It is a tour de forceâ€¦This book is well informed, carefully researched, up-to-date and powerfully argued. It confronts Darwin's doubt and deals with the assumptions of Neo-Darwinism. This book is much needed and I recommend it to students of all levels, to professionals and to laypeople., Steven Meyer gives an insightful and thoughtful treatment to the history of life. Justice Louis Brandies taught us that, 'Sunlight is the best disinfectant,' and Dr. Meyer lets the sun shine in., Steve Meyer's book is a muchanticipated bombshell that details the swarm of problems of Darwinian evolution and also presents the case for intelligent design. Ask yourself: how often does a book of this kind receive a warm welcome from leading geneticists and paleontologists? Never, until now! , Darwin's Doubt is an intriguing exploration of one of the most remarkable periods in the evolutionary history of life.... No matter what convictions one holds about evolution, Darwinism, or intelligent design, Darwin's Doubt is a book that should be read, engaged and discussed., Darwin's Doubt represents an opportunity for bridge-building rather than dismissive polarization--bridges across cultural divides in great need of professional, respectful dialogue--and bridges to span evolutionary gaps., Darwin's Doubt is by far the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive review of the evidence from all relevant scientific fields that I have encountered in more than forty years of studying the Cambrian explosion., Stephen Meyer's new book, Darwin's Doubt , is a fascinating and rigorous study demonstrating not only that biologists and paleontologists do not have an adequate explanation for the Cambrian Explosion, but that there is an alternative view that makes more sense., Darwin's Doubt is another excellent book by Stephen Meyer. Stephen Meyer has clearly listened to the arguments of those who are sceptical about intelligent design and has addressed them thoroughly. It is really important that Darwinists read this book carefully and give a response., Darwin's Doubt represents an opportunity for bridge-building rather than dismissive polarization—bridges across cultural divides in great need of professional, respectful dialogue—and bridges to span evolutionary gaps., Darwin's Doubt represents an opportunity for bridge-building rather than dismissive polarization-bridges across cultural divides in great need of professional, respectful dialogue-and bridges to span evolutionary gaps., Meyer writes beautifully. He marshals complex information as well as any writer I've read....a wonderful, most compelling read., The issue on the table is the mechanism of evolution—is it blind and undirected or is it under the control of an intelligence with a goal in mind? In Darwin's Doubt , Stephen Meyer has masterfully laid out one of the most compelling lines of evidence for the latter., ' Darwin's Doubt is by far the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive review of the evidence from all relevant scientific fields that I have encountered in more than forty years of studying the Cambrian explosion.' ( Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lonnig , senior scientist emeritus (biologist) at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research), Meyer is a talented writer with an easygoing voice who has blended interesting history with clear explanations in what may come to be seen as a classic presentation of this most fundamental of all debates., Dr. Meyer has written a comprehensive and uptodate analysis on the massive scientific evidence revealing the total failure of the neoDarwinian explanation for life's history. Darwin's Doubt is important, clearly written with sound arguments, excellent illustrations and examples that make the topic easily understandable even for nonspecialists, Darwin's Doubt is an intriguing exploration of one of the most remarkable periods in the evolutionary history of life.... No matter what convictions one holds about evolution, Darwinism, or intelligent design, Darwin's Doubt is a book that should be read, engaged and discussed., It is a tour de forceâ€¦This book is well informed, carefully researched, uptodate and powerfully argued. It confronts Darwin's doubt and deals with the assumptions of NeoDarwinism. This book is much needed and I recommend it to students of all levels, to professionals and to laypeople., Steve Meyer's book is a much--anticipated bombshell that details the swarm of problems of Darwinian evolution and also presents the case for intelligent design. Ask yourself: how often does a book of this kind receive a warm welcome from leading geneticists and paleontologists? Never, until now! , 'Darwin's Doubt represents an opportunity for bridge-building rather than dismissive polarization'bridges across cultural divides in great need of professional, respectful dialogue'and bridges to span evolutionary gaps.' ( Dr. George Church , professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and author of Regenesis ), A great book on the origin of animal life and crises of Darwin evolution; very clear, factual, comprehensive, logical, and informative. An enjoyable reading for both non-expert and expert., It's hard for us paleontologists to admit that neo-Darwinian explanations for the Cambrian explosion have failed miserably....Meyer describes the dimensions of the problem with clarity and precision. His book is a game changer., Steve Meyer's book is a much-anticipated bombshell that details the swarm of problems of Darwinian evolution and also presents the case for intelligent design. Ask yourself: how often does a book of this kind receive a warm welcome from leading geneticists and paleontologists? Never, until now! , It is a tour de force...This book is well informed, carefully researched, up--to--date and powerfully argued. It confronts Darwin's doubt and deals with the assumptions of Neo--Darwinism. This book is much needed and I recommend it to students of all levels, to professionals and to laypeople., A great book on the origin of animal life and crises of Darwin evolution; very clear, factual, comprehensive, logical, and informative. An enjoyable reading for both non--expert and expert., 'Darwin's Doubt is an intriguing exploration of one of the most remarkable periods in the evolutionary history of life.... No matter what convictions one holds about evolution, Darwinism, or intelligent design, Darwin's Doubt is a book that should be read, engaged and discussed.' (?Dr. Scott Turner, professor of biology at the State University of New York and author of The Tinkerer's Accomplice), I spend my life reading science books. I've ready many hundreds of them over the years, and in my judgment Darwin's Doubt is the best science book ever written. It is a magnificent work, a true masterpiece that will be read for hundreds of years., Dr. Meyer has written a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis on the massive scientific evidence revealing the total failure of the neo-Darwinian explanation for life's history. Darwin's Doubt is important, clearly written with sound arguments, excellent illustrations and examples that make the topic easily understandable even for non-specialists, The issue on the table is the mechanism of evolution-is it blind and undirected or is it under the control of an intelligence with a goal in mind? In Darwin's Doubt , Stephen Meyer has masterfully laid out one of the most compelling lines of evidence for the latter., Dr. Meyer has written a comprehensive and up--to--date analysis on the massive scientific evidence revealing the total failure of the neo--Darwinian explanation for life's history. Darwin's Doubt is important, clearly written with sound arguments, excellent illustrations and examples that make the topic easily understandable even for non--specialists, It is a tour de forceâ€¦This book is well informed, carefully researched, up--to--date and powerfully argued. It confronts Darwin's doubt and deals with the assumptions of Neo--Darwinism. This book is much needed and I recommend it to students of all levels, to professionals and to laypeople., Darwin's Doubt is by far the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive review of the evidence from all relevant scientific fields that I have encountered in more than forty years of studying the Cambrian explosion., The issue on the table is the mechanism of evolution--is it blind and undirected or is it under the control of an intelligence with a goal in mind? In Darwin's Doubt , Stephen Meyer has masterfully laid out one of the most compelling lines of evidence for the latter.

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SynopsisWhen Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species, he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. During this event, the "Cambrian explosion," many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin's Doubt, Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life--a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. During the last half century, biologists have come to appreciate the central importance of biological information--stored in DNA and elsewhere in cells--to building animal forms. Expanding on the compelling case he presented in his last book, Signature in the Cell, Meyer argues that the origin of this information, as well as other mysterious features of the Cambrian event, are best explained by intelligent design, rather than purely undirected evolutionary processes., When Charles Darwin finished The Origin of Species , he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. Though his theory could explain many facts, Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. During this event, the "Cambrian explosion," many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin's Doubt , Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life--a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. During the last half century, biologists have come to appreciate the central importance of biological information--stored in DNA and elsewhere in cells--to building animal forms. Expanding on the compelling case he presented in his last book, Signature in the Cell , Meyer argues that the origin of this information, as well as other mysterious features of the Cambrian event, are best explained by intelligent design, rather than purely undirected evolutionary processes., Charles Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. In what is known today as the "Cambrian explosion," 530 million years ago many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin's Doubt Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life-a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but also because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. Expanding on the compelling case he presented in his last book, Signature in the Cell, Meyer argues that the theory of intelligent design-which holds that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as natural selection-is ultimately the best explanation for the origin of the Cambrian animals.