20 Best Books About Evolution (2023 Update)

In the ongoing debate about evolution, science and faith face off. but the truth is both sides are right and wrong. – in one corner: atheists like richard dawkins, daniel dennett, and jerry coyne. they insist evolution happens by blind random accident. their devout adherence to neo-darwinism omits the latest science, glossing over crucial questions and fascinating details. – in the other corner: intelligent design advocates like william dembski, stephen meyer, and michael behe. many defy scientific consensus, maintaining that evolution is a fraud and rejecting common ancestry outright. – there is a third way. evolution 2.0 proves that, while evolution is not a hoax, neither is it random nor accidental. changes are targeted, adaptive, and aware. you'll discover:how organisms re-engineer their genetic destiny in real time – amazing systems living things use to re-design themselves – every cell is armed with machinery for editing its own dnathe five amazing tools organisms use to alter their genetics70 years of scientific discoveries—of which the public has heard virtually nothing! perry marshall approached evolution with skepticism for religious reasons. as an engineer, he rejected the concept of organisms randomly evolving. but an epiphany—that dna is code, much like data in our digital age—sparked a 10-year journey of in-depth research into more than 70 years of under-reported evolutionary science. this led to a new understanding of evolution—an evolution 2.0 that not only furthers technology and medicine, but fuels our sense of wonder at life itself. – this book will open your eyes and transform your thinking about evolution and god. you'll gain a deeper appreciation for our place in the universe. you'll see the world around you as you've never seen it before.

Behe's first book, darwin's black box, was published in 1996, it launched the intelligent design movement. critics howled, yet hundreds of thousands of readers — and a growing number of scientists — were intrigued by behe's claim that darwinism could not explain the complex machinery of the cell. now, in his long-awaited follow-up, behe presents far more than a challenge to darwinism: he presents the evidence of the genetics revolution — the first direct evidence of nature's mutational pathways — to radically redefine the debate about darwinism. how much of life does darwin's theory explain? most scientists believe it accounts for everything from the machinery of the cell to the history of life on earth. darwin's ideas have been applied to law, culture, and politics. but darwin's theory has been proven only in one sense: there is little question that all species on earth descended from a common ancestor. overwhelming anatomical, genetic, and fossil evidence exists for that claim. but the crucial question remains: how did it happen? darwin's proposed mechanism — random mutation and natural selection — has been accepted largely as a matter of faith and deduction or, at best, circumstantial evidence. only now, thanks to genetics, does science allow us to seek direct evidence. the genomes of many organisms have been sequenced, and the machinery of the cell has been analyzed in great detail. the evolutionary responses of microorganisms to antibiotics and humans to parasitic infections have been traced over tens of thousands of generations. as a result, for the first time in history darwin's theory can be rigorously evaluated. the results are shocking. although it can explain marginal changes in evolutionary history, random mutation and natural selection explain very little of the basic machinery of life. the "edge" of evolution, a line that defines the border between random and nonrandom mutation, lies very far from where darwin pointed. behe argues convincingly that most of the mutations that have defined the history of life on earth have been nonrandom. although it will be controversial and stunning, this finding actually fits a general pattern discovered by other branches of science in recent decades: the universe as a whole was fine-tuned for life. from physics to cosmology to chemistry to biology, life on earth stands revealed as depending upon an endless series of unlikely events. the clear conclusion: the universe was designed for life.

* * *in one of the great ironies of the modern world, the science that was expected to solve life's mysteries has done just the opposite. new discoveries have led to more unanswered questions, created deeper mysteries, and brought us to the brink of forbidden territory when it comes to explaining our origin and existence. these discoveries reveal the following facts: – fact 1. our origin–modern humans appeared suddenly on earth approximately 200,000 years ago, with the advanced brain, nervous system, and capabilities that set them apart from all other known forms of life already developed, rather than having developed slowly and gradually over a long periods of time.- fact 2. missing physical evidence–the relationships shown on the conventional tree of human evolution are speculative connections only. while they are believed to exist, a 150-year search has failed to produce the physical evidence that confirms the relationships shown on the evolutionary family tree.- fact 3. a rare dna fusion–advanced genome analysis reveals that the dna that sets us apart from other primates, including in our advanced brain and nervous system, is the result of an ancient and precise fusion of genes occurring in a way that suggests something beyond evolution made our humanness possible.- fact 5.

Drawing on anecdotes from science, economics, history, politics and philosophy, matt ridley’s wide-ranging, highly opinionated opus demolishes conventional assumptions that major scientific and social imperatives are dictated by those on high, whether in government, business, academia, or morality. on the contrary, our most important achievements develop from the bottom up. patterns emerge, trends evolve. the growth of technology, the sanitation-driven health revolution, the quadrupling of farm yields so that more land can be released for nature—these were largely emergent phenomena, as were the internet, the mobile phone revolution, and the rise of asia.

Joe manganiello first gained recognition around the world for his incredible, sculpted body while winning both popular and critical praise as the star of hbo's true blood. now, from the man that magic mike director steven soderbergh called "walking cgi," comes the cutting-edge guide to achieving the perfect body and therefore enhancing your overall quality of life. with a build that men envy and women adore, joe manganiello is more than qualified to write the end-all guide to sculpting the perfect body. his fit physique catapulted him to the top of the list of hollywood's most desired male actors following his memorable performances in hbo's hit show true blood and in the 2012 film magic mike–and he will expand on that role in this summer's highly anticipated magic mike xxl. in evolution, manganiello shares his lifetime of experience and research in terms of diet, cardio, and anatomy to bring you the only fitness book you'll ever need in order to look and feel your best. throughout the book are black-and-white photographs and manganiello's step-by-step workout routine that combines weights, intense cardio, and a high protein diet. with a lifetime of athletic achievement behind him, manganiello was named one of men's health's 100 fittest men of all time alongside arnold schwarzenegger, michael jordan, bo jackson, michael phelps, carl lewis, and others. his men's fitness and men's health covers consistently rank among the top selling around the globe. in 2014, people magazine named him the hottest bachelor alive, and he is one of the few actors to have ever graced the cover of the #1 selling body building magazine in the us, muscle & fitness, not once but twice (with a third on the way). "a comprehensive yet straightforward and effective roadmap to better health and fitness" (shawn perine, editor in chief of muscle & fitness), evolution reveals exactly how to get the body of one of hollywood's hottest stars–promising to turn any average joe into a joe manganiello

Evo devo is evolutionary developmental biology, the third revolution in evolutionary biology. the first was marked by the publication of the origin of species. the second occurred in the early twentieth century, when darwin's theories were merged with the study of genetics. now the insights of evo devo are astonishing the biology world by showing how the endless forms of animals–butterflies and zebras, trilobites and dinosaurs, apes and humans, are made and evolved. perhaps the most surprising finding of evo devo is the discovery that a small number of primitive genes led to the formation of fundamental organs and appendages in all animal forms. the gene that causes humans to form arms and legs is the same gene that causes birds and insects to form wings, and fish to form fins; similarly, one ancient gene has led to the creation of eyes across the animal kingdom. changes in the way this ancient tool kit of genes is used have created all the diversity that surrounds us. sean carroll is the ideal author to lead the curious on this intellectual adventure–he is the acknowledged leader of the field, and his seminal discoveries have been featured in time and the new york times.

Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. but the evidence is all around us–in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings.amazing evolution shines a light on this incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains–human beings! filled with clear explanations, beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts about the planet’s strangest and most spectacular creatures, amazing evolution will keep children (and adults, too!) enthralled for hours.delve into the pages and learn what makes a fish a fish, why giraffes have such long necks and how all living things, from cabbages to tigers, are related!

Evolution has been dogma for so long that many people consider it a foregone conclusion that life arose by random processes. evolution: new discoveries 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 really supported by the evidence.with over 500 photographs from 50 museums and dinosaur digs, the book is intended for a general audience. it is the product of a 30-year investigation by the author, and the conclusions are so startling, our culture's foundations will be shaken. – discover darwin's false mechanism for evolution – find out whether whales evolved by chance – what is the mystery of the flying reptiles? – do scientists really understand the evolution of flowering plants? – what are physicists saying about the big bang?

Human domination of the earth is now so complete that it is easy to forget how recently our role in the history of the planet began.the earliest apes evolved around twenty million years ago, yet homo sapiens has existed for a mere 160,000 years. in the intervening period, dozens of species of early ape and human have lived and died out, leaving behind the fossilized remains that have helped to make the detailed picture of our evolution revealed here. since this book was first published in 2005 there have been exciting new developments in the story of ape and human evolution, and the authors take account of them in this revised edition. the big gap in the fossil record in africa is beginning to be filled with the discovery of several new species of apes in kenya and ethiopia that date from ten to nine million years ago. there are new discoveries of australopithecus, updates on the dating of hominin sites, results of new dna analyses, and much more. illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and reconstruction drawings, this is essential reading for anyone interested in human origins.

When charles darwin finished the origin of species, he thought that he had explained every clue, but one. though his theory could explain many facts, darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. during this event, the “cambrian explosion,” many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life—a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. during the last half century, biologists have come to appreciate the central importance of biological information—stored in dna and elsewhere in cells—to building animal forms.expanding on the compelling case he presented in his last book, signature in the cell, meyer argues that the origin of this information, as well as other mysterious features of the cambrian event, are best explained by intelligent design, rather than purely undirected evolutionary processes.

This wonderful book introduces children to the story of life and how it all began. using bitesize text and beautifully bright illustrations this is the perfect book for budding scientists and those eager to learn more about our amazing planet. are you ready for an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on planet earth? packed full of fascinating facts and funny illustrations, this is the perfect introduction to life on earth for even the youngest of readers. at first, nothing lived on earth. it was a noisy, hot, scary place. choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe… then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened. find out how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. discover the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land – the dinosaurs. long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. everyone living today is related to these survivors- including you! this is the perfect first book about evolution for young readers.

From the los angeles times book prize-winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of charles darwin's journey on hms beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books on the origin of species and the descent of man – when twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist charles darwin boarded hms beagle in 1831 with his microscopes and specimen bottles–invited by ship's captain robert fitz – roy who wanted a travel companion at least as much as a ship's naturalist–he hardly thought he was embarking on what would become perhaps the most important and epoch-changing voyage in scientific history. nonetheless, over the course of the five-year journey around the globe in often hard and hazardous conditions, darwin would make observations and gather samples that would form the basis of his revolutionary theories about the origin of species and natural selection. – drawing on a rich range of revealing letters, diary entries, recollections of those who encountered him, and darwin's and fitz – roy's own accounts of what transpired, diana preston chronicles the epic voyage as it unfolded, tracing darwin's growth from untested young man to accomplished adventurer and natural scientist in his own right. from the wilds of patagonia to the galápagos and other atlantic and pacific islands, as preston vibrantly relates, darwin collected and contrasted volcanic rocks and fossils large and small, witnessed an earthquake, and encountered the argentinian rhea, falklands fox, and galápagos finch, through which he began to discern connections between deep past and present. – darwin never left britain again after his return in 1836, though his mind journeyed far and wide to develop the theories that were first revealed, after great delay and with trepidation about their reception, in 1859 with the publication of his epochal book on the origin of species. offering a unique portrait of one of history's most consequential figures, the evolution of charles darwin is a vital contribution to our understanding of life on earth.

It is widely understood that charles darwin's theory of evolution completely revolutionized the study of biology. yet, according to david sloan wilson, the darwinian revolution won't be truly complete until it is applied more broadly–to everything associated with the words "human," "culture," and "policy." in a series of engaging and insightful examples–from the breeding of hens to the timing of cataract surgeries to the organization of an automobile plant–wilson shows how an evolutionary worldview provides a practical tool kit for understanding not only genetic evolution but also the fast-paced changes that are having an impact on our world and ourselves.

There is scientific evidence proving evolution cannot be responsible for life on earth. it is time to question what biology text books and nature documentaries claim about our origins. even darwin admitted, “i threw out queries, suggestions, wondering all the time over everything; and to my astonishment the ideas took like wildfire. people made a religion of them.” john ashton has dedicated 40+ years to teaching and researching science, and exposing the lack of proven evidence for darwin's theories. in evolution impossible, he uses discoveries in genetics, biochemistry, geology, radiometric dating, and other scientific disciplines to explain why the theory of evolution is a myth. discover for yourself: – why the fossil record is evidence of extinction, not evolution – how erosion and sedimentation dates conflict with radiometric dating – how the lack of transitional fossils undermines evolutionary notions – why living cells and new organisms do not rise by chance or random mutations regardless of your level of scientific education, you will finish this book able to cite 12 reasons why evolution cannot explain the origin of life.

There is scientific evidence proving evolution cannot be responsible for life on earth. it is time to question what biology text books and nature documentaries claim about our origins. even darwin admitted, “i threw out queries, suggestions, wondering all the time over everything; and to my astonishment the ideas took like wildfire. people made a religion of them.” john ashton has dedicated 40+ years to teaching and researching science, and exposing the lack of proven evidence for darwin's theories. in evolution impossible, he uses discoveries in genetics, biochemistry, geology, radiometric dating, and other scientific disciplines to explain why the theory of evolution is a myth. discover for yourself: – why the fossil record is evidence of extinction, not evolution – how erosion and sedimentation dates conflict with radiometric dating – how the lack of transitional fossils undermines evolutionary notions – why living cells and new organisms do not rise by chance or random mutations regardless of your level of scientific education, you will finish this book able to cite 12 reasons why evolution cannot explain the origin of life.

All cultures have a creation story, but a little over 150 years ago charles darwin introduced a revolutionary new one. in the process, evolution has created all manner of useful adaptions, from biological computers (brains) to a system to capture energy from the sun (photosynthesis). but how does evolution actually work? in evolution, leading biologists and new scientist take you on a journey of a lifetime, exploring the question of whether life is inevitable or a one-off fluke, and how it got kick-started. does evolution have a purpose or direction? are selfish genes really the driving force of evolution? and is evolution itself evolving? about the seriesnew scientist instant expert books are definitive and accessible entry points to the most important subjects in science; subjects that challenge, attract debate, invite controversy and engage the most enquiring minds. designed for curious readers who want to know how things work and why, the instant expert series explores the topics that really matter and their impact on individuals, society, and the planet, translating the scientific complexities around us into language that's open to everyone, and putting new ideas and discoveries into perspective and context.( p) 2017 hodder & stoughton limited

Today, evolutionary theory is ubiquitous in our secular education systems. this book is a critical view of neo-darwinism, which is the dominant dogma throughout secular higher education and k-12 public education. the criticisms of neo-darwinism cited in this book are from various overlapping groups of: scientists, atheists, philosophers and university professors. evolution is no longer a biological theory. it permeates the natural sciences, social sciences and philosophy. it has become a meta-theory. whenever scientific data are absent, both natural and social scientists resort to narrative as a super glue. evolution is open to criticism! you will discover the following: who popularized the term evolution and why darwin opposed the term evolution how many times darwin referred to the creator in the origin of species what world famous scientist believed dna was not naturally caused the three barriers to life, that evolution cannot explain proof that life cannot be the result of random forces how catastrophic events wiped out about 90% of life on earth who are some of the leading scientists and philosophers that dare to question evolution chapter summaries will guide you through the topics hundreds of scientific sources are cited for further research jeffrey k. lyons, ph.d. is a graduate of university of hawai'i at manoa and regent university, where he earned a ph.d. in communication. he has taught at hawai'i pacific university, argosy university, honolulu and honolulu community college. he has published articles in the global media journal, journal of radio & audio media and the hawaiian journal of history.

Explore one of the most compelling questions facing students and learning institutions today can darwin's theory be proven? complete with pre-designed tests and education strategies and methods, evolution the grand experiment teacher's manual makes it easy to integrate this course into your learning program or existing curriculum. whether a home-based educator or christian school teacher, this is a relevant resource for your classroom. equip young minds with the biblical truth today!"

It is time for a new theory of evolution based on genomics, not guesses in 2011, james a. shapiro's evolution: a view from the 21st century proposed a revolutionary paradigm for understanding biological evolution: natural genetic engineering, not random accidents, produce genome change. in the 21st-century view, organisms are active participants in the evolutionary process. since then, climate change and multiple crises in infectious disease have given new urgency to understanding evolution. in this expanded 2nd edition, shapiro shares new evidence that living cells re-engineer their genomes in response to environmental challenges and disruptions to cellular reproduction. from the classroom to the laboratory, conventional wisdom still paints evolution as the passive result of mutational accidents and natural selection. a modern vision of evolution recognizes that all living beings, from the simplest organisms to humans, actively modify their read-write (rw) genomes as they evolve. in an unpredictable world, the ability to evolve actively is essential to survival. today, understanding evolution is equally critical to our shared future. read this book to learn: how interactions with other species, cells, and viruses shape an organism's evolution how better understanding evolution can help protect our health, food supply, and planet how to apply lessons from molecular genetics and genomics wisely to benefit society written for both general and academic readers, the 2nd edition includes: discussions of the latest thinking on evolutionary processes published scientific papers sharing key research from the past decadethe full text of the 2011 edition with appendices

Hear expert testimony from leading evolutionary scientists from some of the world s top universities: peter nonacs, professor, ucla department of ecology and evolutionary biology craig stanford, professor, usc biological sciences and anthropology pz myers, biologist, university of minnesota morris gail e. kennedy, associate professor (ph.d.), ucla department of anthropology a study of the evidence of vestigial organs, natural selection, the fifth digit, the relevance of the stickleback, darwin s finches andlenski'sbacteria all under the microscope of the scientific method–observable evidence from the minds of experts. if you believe in evolution, prepare to have your faith shaken."