The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution - Couverture souple

Dawkins, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 061861916X ISBN 13 : 9780618619160

Editeur : Mariner Books, 2005

Synopsis

The Ancestor's Tale One of the most brilliant scientists of our age gives us his definitive work: a synthesis of his comprehensive vision of life. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

With unparalleled wit, clarity, and intelligence, Richard Dawkins, one of the world's most renowned evolutionary biologists, has introduced countless readers to the wonders of science in works such as The Selfish Gene. Now, in The Ancestor's Tale, Dawkins offers a masterwork: an exhilarating reverse tour through evolution, from present-day humans back to the microbial beginnings of life four billion years ago. Throughout the journey Dawkins spins entertaining, insightful stories and sheds light on topics such as speciation, sexual selection, and extinction. The Ancestor's Tale is at once an essential education in evolutionary theory and a riveting read.

Revue de presse :

"This clever approach to our extended family tree should prove a natural hit with science readers." Publishers Weekly, Starred

"One of Dawkins's best: a big, almost encyclopedic compendium bursting with information and ideas." Kirkus Reviews, Starred

"This is an ambitious, important book rich with fascinating insights. Also, it couldn't come at a better time." --Carl Zimmer The New York Times Book Review

"Our complete evolutionary story, brilliantly recounted by Dawkins." --Jonathan Keats, Popular Science

"The most modest and winning of his eight books." --John Horgan, Discover

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Mariner Books
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 061861916X
• ISBN 13: 9780618619160
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 688