Darwin and the Science of Evolution (Abrams Discoveries) [Paperback]

Patrick Tort (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

The Discovery Series. A vivid illustrated portrait of Charles Darwin, his theory of natural selection, and the impact the idea of evolution had on the sciences and culture, this authoritative narrative brings to life one of the Victorian era's most fascinating personalities, whose discoveries continue to shape our world today.
139 illustrations, 82 in full color, 144 pages

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810921367
• ISBN-13: 978-0810921368
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good little book, February 17, 2006

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Robertson Thomas (Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Darwin and the Science of Evolution (Abrams Discoveries) (Paperback)

The book summarizes the earliest proponents and opponents of evolution, the voyage of the Beagle, and the closest members of Darwin's family.
All of it is easy to read except a chapter entitled "Evidence for evolution" (pp. 116-128).

The book could be improved with an FAQ chapter, answering questions such as "Why are there still monkeys?" and "What good is half an eye?"
The book is small, profusely illustrated, and can be read in a short time. If there were more of it, I would give it a 5.