About this title: In accessible prose, Zimmer retells the story of evolution--how Darwin's theory anticipated the findings of modern science, how evolution has changed the contours of organic life, and what the future holds in store. Proceeding topically, Zimmer's summary deals with controversial issues that have appeared in the wake of Darwin's ORIGIN OF SPECIES. This text accompanies the PBS series.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Audio Cassette
Publisher: HarperAudio
Date Published: 2001-09-01
ISBN-13:9780694526055ISBN:0694526053
Description: Good. Audio book, 4 cassettes, Library Edition, ex-library with discard marks, rental stickers on tapes and case, post office daily. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date Published: 9/5/2006
ISBN-13:9780061138409ISBN:0061138401
Description: Fine. 0061138401 Ships next business day. NEW/UNREAD! ! ! Text is Clean and Unmarked! --Be Sure to Compare Seller Feedback and Ratings before Purchasing--Has a small black line on bottom/exterior edge of pages. May have light shelf wear to cover from storage, if any. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date Published: 2001-09-01
ISBN-13:9780060199067ISBN:0060199067
Description: Very Good. From the shelves of my store. Light high lighting. remainder mark. Great book for a reasonable and competitive price. Buy risk free and enjoy. I will ship promptly in a bubble wrap mailer. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Spine straight, binding tight, no reader/remainder/library marks, covers/pgs flat w/slight corner curls, very slight shelf wear. 364 numbered pgs., Audience: General/trade. FREE-choose standard get Expedited shipping...Photos or other information available by e-mail. Daily orders/e-mail responses. E-mail confirmation of shipment. Check our feedback. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780060199067ISBN:0060199067
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Prior owner's name to ffep, else very good plus in very good jacket. First edition. Companion piece to the PBS show. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780434009091ISBN:0434009091
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Description: Good. No dust jacket. 4 cassettes. Audience: General/trade. Audiobook, Ex-Library with usual markings, book is good to very good condition, in a clamshell case, includes four cassettes containing 6 hours of listening enjoyment. M3 al/h read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Binding is slightly damaged and/or book has some loose pages. No missing pages. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers, New York
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780060199067ISBN:0060199067
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. TV Tie-in. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Cloth, xx, 364 pp., illus. (some col. ), maps (some col. ), biblio., index; 27 cm. Map on lining papers. Tight, clean copy. Stated "First Edition. " Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. Companion to the PBS Series. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "Charles Darwin's Origin of Species was beautifully written, staunchly defended, and defiantly radical. Yet it emerged long before paleontologists and geologists ... read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harpercollins, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780060199067ISBN:0060199067
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Very Good/Very Good, Hardback/Dust Jacket, First Edition, 8 1/2" x 10 1/4", 364 pages, color photos. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780060199067ISBN:0060199067
Description: Very Good in VERY GOOD jacket. NEVER READ! Book is an overstock and shows minor handling wear. May have marker line (remainder mark) on edge. read more
""Are we a biological accident or a cosmic imperative?" -383 A very interesting book on the history of evolution and the effects of evolution in our everyday lives. What I appreciated about this book is that it did not just cover the biological implications of evolution (it did do this by the way, and very well) but it also discussed social, cultural and psychological aspects of the human species that are deeply rooted in evolution. The bond of language, the role of sexuality, the origin of emotions such as jealousy or behaviors such as altruism are all discussed. The history of planet earth, cellular life, parasites and animals are all shown to be meshed together. Fascinating animal behaviors, grooming, infanticide, sexual activity of bonobos versus the violence of chimpanzees, ants versus virus and our pathetic use of parasites, and other mind blowing ideas are learned. The connection between ecology and evolution is demonstrated time and again. Human evolution is one topic that is covered in depth, but the book also discusses many others. The history of Darwin and the conditions of England at the time of his life provide a more clear picture of the publication and public reaction to his theories. It is amazing to see how opposition came immediately but how it was not rooted in science, but rather a result of our fear in response to the idea that we too evolved. The reaction at the Oxford convention where the book was discussed publically for the first time is incredible. The story of the argument and shouting match that followed is worthy of a play. The struggle between religion and science persists, with the mystic attackers constantly tinkering their argument to try to drape their fear in something resembling a reasoned position. However, as the book points out "we never get anywhere by labeling our ignorance god," and opposing theories say much more about those who develop them than they possibly could on factual issues. After reading this story, I think you walk away with a deeper understanding of life, and a greater awe for our position in the web of life. We are perhaps the most coevoloved species ever, a part of a web of connections and unity with life in general. This book helps you understand this, presenting a very through and well written frame of reference for understanding our place in this thing we call life."
"This is an excellent introduction or review of the theory basics. This covers sufficient detail to supply a solid foundation of evidence of change in species without being boring. Only towards the ends does Mr Zimmer seem to begin to present ideas with some bias. I did not read the 'Natural History of Rape" by Thornhill & Palmer but I did read the original paper on the scorpion fly rape behavior. This paper was given very short shrift by Zimmer despite being good research and well written. Since the paper was not listed in his bibliography I assume he didn't even read it. The scathing review he quotes points to a small portion of the book using a small data sample that may have been of marginal applicability but I remember reading statistic papers with very large data samples relating human behavior and rape victim ages so I know there is far more work being done that is relevant but not mentioned in Mr Zimmer's critique. This type of work by evolutionary biologists is slapped down by Zimmer as being based on minute samples and because their "samples usually a few dozen American undergraduates- mostly white, mostly affluent, - can hardly be expected to represent the universal human condition." This statement is implying this was all that was being done but I have read papers with a far broader data base so I know this isn't true. Zimmer is being very loaded in his method of presenting the work he is ctirisizing. So while I may not be utterly familiar with all the work this type of obvious bias makes me hesitate to take other items as being fairly presented. This is me nit picking on one segment of a book I enjoyed but it bothered me."
"Although this was a bit of a heavy read it was very informative and engrossing. Some of the issues discussed make you ashamed to be human (note the chapter on man-made mass extinctions) while others make you proud. A very very interesting book with lots of facts that make you really pay attention to life all the more"
"Brilliant non-technical summary of the history and modern advances in evolutionary science. I think the part about the formation of our planet and the Precambrian era with the first multicellular species was particularly intriguing.
I learned a great deal about the origin of mankind (I did not know for example that we were an entirely different branch of the hominids than the homo erectus). In the last chapter Zimmer does a great job revealing the hidden agenda of creationists in the USA and why their vision of the world is not only wrong but also dangerous.
This is a great book. I really enjoyed it. Darwin really would have loved it!"
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