Moontanman Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Review: Why Evolution is True by Jerry Coyne ASIDE from the title, the first "why" that occurred to me is "why do we need another book on evolution?" We need one, Jerry Coyne says, because creationist explanations are spreading and creationism is like a roly-poly clown that pops back up when you punch it. Coyne does not punch: he seeks to persuade, by carefully leading us through the evidence, that evolution is a fact. The audience is those uncertain about explanations of life's diversity, not those who hold faith-based positions; but even if you know the arguments and accept evolution, much here is new, stimulating and refreshing. Review: <i>Why Evolution is True</i> by Jerry Coyne - 31 December 2008 - New Scientist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I was considering buying this just to see what Coyne had to say. Thanks for posting the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotex Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm putting this on my Amazon "wish list". Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 My copy just arrived in the mail via Amazon. Positive reviews on the back from Steven Pinker, E. O. Wilson, Christopher Hitchens, and Richard Dawkins. I will post back with a review of some sort once I finish. Amazon.com: Why Evolution Is True: Jerry A. Coyne: Books http://www.amazon.com/Why-Evolution-True-Jerry-Coyne/dp/0670020532 edit- just opened the cover, more positive reviews from Neil Shubin, Sam Harris, and Carl Zimmer. This is gonna be good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tormod Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Great, keep us posted! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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