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How Science Works: Evolution

The Nature of Science & The Science of Nature

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  • A general reading book for those especially interested in Evolution and the philosophy of science
  • A must-read for students and for all those interested in evolution
  • A clear and concise account of the basic principles of evolution by natural selection

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Introduction

    • John Ellis
    Pages 1-13
  3. The Nature of Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
    2. Two Ways of Explaining the Universe

      • John Ellis
      Pages 17-22
    3. How Science Works

      • John Ellis
      Pages 23-42
  4. The Science of Nature

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 43-43
    2. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

      • John Ellis
      Pages 45-66
    3. The Evidence for Evolution

      • John Ellis
      Pages 67-103
    4. Some Major Events in Evolution

      • John Ellis
      Pages 105-123
    5. The Evolution of Eyes

      • John Ellis
      Pages 125-139
    6. Human Evolution

      • John Ellis
      Pages 141-153
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 155-160

About this book

Evolution is just a theory, isn’t it? What is a scientific theory anyway? Don’t scientists prove things? What is the difference between a fact, a hypothesis and a theory in science? How does scientific thinking differ from religious thinking? Why are most leading scientists atheists? Are science and religion compatible? Why are there so many different religious beliefs but only one science? What is the evidence for evolution? Why does evolution occur? If you are interested in any of these questions and have some knowledge of biology, this book is for you.



Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

    John Ellis

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eBook USD 54.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 69.99
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