Evolution has been dogma for so long, now many people consider it a foregone conclusion that life arose by random processes. Evolution: The Grand Experiment takes the unusual step of bringing together scientists on both sides of this cultural divide to present their findings. The reader is allowed to make up his or her mind as to which view is supported by the evidence. Intended for a general audience, the book is comprehensive, easy to read, and the conclusions are startling.
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Dr Carl Werner received his undergraduate degree in Biology, with distinction, at the University of Missouri, graduating summa cum laude. He received his doctorate degree in Medicine at the age 23. He was the recipient of the Norman D Jones Science Award and was the Executive Producer of Evolution: The Grand Experiment video series.
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Dr Carl Werner is the Executive Producer of Evolution: The Grand Experiment video series and author of Evolution: The Grand Experiment book series and curriculum. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology, with distinction, at the University of Missouri, graduating summa cum laude. He received his doctorate degree in Medicine at the age 23.
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A Gem of a Book,
This review is from: Evolution: The Grand Experiment (Hardcover)
Evolution: The Grand Experiment is a gem of a book. Unfortunately many books on this subject cover much the same material and contain more then the average number of errors for science books. This work is refreshingly different. It contains several hundred color photos that effectively illustrate the point the author is making. Although the author, a child prodigy who received his 4 year medical degree when he was just 23 (normally students are just starting medical school at around 22), clearly favors the design position, he does a good job of presenting the other side. Most books on this subject present a detailed review of the evidence for creation but, in contrast, this book relies heavily on illustrations, charts, boxed quotes, tables, and limited text. Dr. Werner lets the illustrations etc. present his case, and this they do very well. This large coffee table book is a pleasure to pick up and read select sections at a time that are of interest. He covers in some detail the fossil record, a subject often ignored by creationists in spite of the fact that this area is one of their strongest evidences. The section on whale evolution is excellent, one of the best I have read on this now popular proof of evolution. It was also this section that I read first. The authors wife, gifted in her own area, did most of the photographs, which are not only excellent in photographic quality, but very informative. Even the quotes used photographs of the person being quoted, which helped the quotes to come alive. Many top scientists were quoted on both sides. This book would be a great gift for Christmas or Hanukkah, one that would be read in contrast to the typical creation book which is almost entirely page after page of solid text.
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Evolution: the Grand Experiement,
This review is from: Evolution: The Grand Experiment (Hardcover)
This is an excellent, well-researched presentation. How refreshing to have a scientific look at the "other side" of the story. Interviews with a wide range of scientists, both believers in the theory, and those who are not. I appreciate the opportunity to have some opposing research to the theory of evolution presented. If we don't have the opportunity to see both sides of an argument, how can we come to our own conclusions? Truth never fears investigation.
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VERY WELL DONE!,
This review is from: Evolution: The Grand Experiment (Hardcover)
I was very impressed with both the book and video. The video was very professional and accurate. I have been studying evolution for the last 20 years and what Dr. Werner has shown is the truth. As a scientist that is what we all should be striving for. Ultimately critical thinking and the arrow of evidence will overpower conformational bias.
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