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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherTransworld LTD
ISBN-139780593061732
eBay Product ID (ePID)90307765
Product Key Features
Number of Pages480 Pages
Publication NameThe Greatest Show on Earth: the Evidence for Evolution
LanguageEnglish
SubjectScience, Biology
Publication Year2009
TypeTextbook
AuthorRichard Dawkins
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height238 mm
Item Weight932 g
Item Width157 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRichard Dawkins
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- 30 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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- 27 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...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Oct, 2020
An important book
If more people read this book, the world would be a better place.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Feb, 2019
Brilliant book from a wonderful mind
A very well written and entertaining bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2021
Scholarly yet great read
Comprehensive detail Excellent subject matter A persuasive tomeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 May, 2016
Fantastic book for layman atheist/agnostics. Will push your schoolgirl/boy biological knowledge.
Could be a good book for any religious folk out there who still believe that the world is only 6000 years old. This book gives peer reviewed evidence in many forms dispelling the myths of creationism and supplying proofs of Darwin's "Theory of Evolution".Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
