Evolution for Everyone:
How Darwin's Theory can Change the Way we Think about Our Lives
by David Sloan Wilson
Many questions are tackled by renowned evolutionist David Sloan Wilson in this witty and groundbreaking new book. With stories that entertain as much as they inform, Wilson outlines the basic principles of evolution and shows how, properly understood, they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the origin of life to the nature of religion. Now everyone can move beyond the sterile debates about creationism and intelligent design to share Darwin’s panoramic view of animal and human life, seamlessly connected to each other.
Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about dinosaurs and human origins, but about why all species behave as they do—from beetles that devour their own young, to bees that function as a collective brain, to dogs that are smarter in some respects than our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary principles are also the foundation for humanity’s capacity for symbolic thought, culture, and morality.
In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin’s grand theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns thoughtful, provocative, and daringly funny, Evolution for Everyone addresses some of the deepest philosophical and social issues of this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding of human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to improve that world.Taken From
This Book might produce the new meaning of evolution, regardless of Darwin's Theory's controversy. Evolution as the book says also can be interpreted as the social, culture, religion, believes, and all aspect of human being's development throughout the centuries, from the origin of man kind. Shortly, this is how the history arise, how the world created and shaped (chained actions and re-actions as law of nature says).
How Darwin's Theory can Change the Way we Think about Our Lives
by David Sloan Wilson
Published by : Dell Publishing, March 2007
editted review by : Farhan
editted review by : Farhan
Many questions are tackled by renowned evolutionist David Sloan Wilson in this witty and groundbreaking new book. With stories that entertain as much as they inform, Wilson outlines the basic principles of evolution and shows how, properly understood, they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the origin of life to the nature of religion. Now everyone can move beyond the sterile debates about creationism and intelligent design to share Darwin’s panoramic view of animal and human life, seamlessly connected to each other.Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about dinosaurs and human origins, but about why all species behave as they do—from beetles that devour their own young, to bees that function as a collective brain, to dogs that are smarter in some respects than our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary principles are also the foundation for humanity’s capacity for symbolic thought, culture, and morality.
In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin’s grand theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns thoughtful, provocative, and daringly funny, Evolution for Everyone addresses some of the deepest philosophical and social issues of this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding of human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to improve that world.Taken From
This Book might produce the new meaning of evolution, regardless of Darwin's Theory's controversy. Evolution as the book says also can be interpreted as the social, culture, religion, believes, and all aspect of human being's development throughout the centuries, from the origin of man kind. Shortly, this is how the history arise, how the world created and shaped (chained actions and re-actions as law of nature says).
