An Introduction to Biological Evolution (Paperback)

~ Kenneth Kardong (Author)

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Written for a general college audience, this book offers an introduction to the principles and significance of Darwinian evolution. It differs from most other textbooks on evolution in three fundamental ways:

First, it is intended for students taking evolution early in their studies.

Second, it examines the intellectual significance of Darwinian evolution.

Third, the text departs from the standard treatment of evolution in other textbooks, wherein the arguments are reductionist, molecular, and overwhelmingly genetic in emphasis.

Ken Kardong, also author of Vertebrates; Comparative Anatomy, Function, Evolution, is known for his accessible writing style. His almost conversational approach to this topic puts the reader at ease while learning evolutionary concepts. The result is an inviting book -- that will be read.

About the Author

Ken Kardong is a professor in the zoology department at Washington State University, Pullman, WA. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and his MS and BA from the University of Washington. In addition to teaching comparative anatomy and evolution, Ken is also involved in developing software programs for use in the laboratory sections of these courses.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math; 1 edition (March 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072385790
• ISBN-13: 978-0072385793
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #826,175 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, September 16, 2008

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Personally, I find the style of this book very easy to understand as well as fun and interesting to read. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.