Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of CreationThe popular scientist explains the marvels and mysteries of evolution in this "fun to read and easy to absorb" New York Times bestseller ( The Washington Post). Evolution is one of the most powerful and important ideas ever developed in the history of science. Every question it raises leads to new answers, new discoveries, and new smarter questions. The science of evolution is as expansive as nature itself. It is also the most meaningful creation story that humans have ever found.—Bill Nye Sparked by a controversial debate in February 2014, Bill Nye has set off on an energetic campaign to spread awareness of evolution and the powerful way it shapes our lives. In Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, he explains why race does not really exist; evaluates the true promise and peril of genetically modified food; reveals how new species are born in a dog kennel and in a London subway; takes a stroll through 4.5 billion years of time; and explores the new search for alien life, including aliens right here on Earth. With infectious enthusiasm, Bill Nye shows that evolution is much more than a rebuttal to creationism; it is an essential way to understand how nature works—and to change the world. It might also help you get a date on a Saturday night. "Mr. Nye writes briskly and accessibly [and] makes an eloquent case for evolution." — The Wall Street Journal "Nye, known for delivering geeky intel with clarity and charm, takes on one of society's most hotly debated topics (yes, still)." — Time Out New York |
Contents
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Creation and the Second Law of Thermodynamics | |
BottomUp Design | |
A Deep Dive into Deep Time | |
On the Origin of Evolution | |
Lamarck and His NotAcquired Traits | |
My Prom and Sexual Selection | |
Human Bodies Are Walking Talking and GoodEnough | |
Evolution Is Why We Dont Believe in Evolution | |
Micro or MacroIts All Evolution | |
Michael Faraday and the Joy of Discovery | |
Medicine and YouEvolution at the Doctors Office | |
Antibiotic Drug ResistanceEvolution Strikes Back | |
The Irresistable Urge of Altruism 28 Games Species Play | |
Costly Signals | |
The Tale of the Red Queen | |
Dogs Are All Dogs | |
The Tree of LifeOr Is It a Bush? | |
Biodiversity Comes in the Territory | |
Fossil Records and Explosions | |
Mass Extinctions and | |
Ancient Dinosaurs and the Asteroid Test | |
Punctuated Equilibrium | |
Contingency Bottlenecking and Founding | |
Mosquitos in the Tube | |
Convergence Analogy and Homology | |
What Good Is Half a Wing? | |
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