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For all the discussion in the media about creationism and 'Intelligent Design', virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection.

Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate…

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2 authors picked Why Evolution Is True as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I value this book because it presents evolution as a testable theory. Evolution is still a controversial topic, and modern creationists dismiss it as a "mere theory."

Evolution, according to Coyne, is not just a "theory"; it is a theory that explains the facts. It is not only testable but makes predictions. Coyne, who specializes in evolutionary genetics, provides plenty of empirical evidence for evolution and natural selection. In Part I, he describes the six components of evolution. In the ensuing chapters, he looks at fossil records, missing links, transitional forms, and biographic evidence for evolution. He also asks the…

I believe that evolutionary biologist Dr. Jerry Coyne is a national treasure—a renowned scientist who writes clearly about the complexities of evolution.

I find it hard to name a more credible source for the evidence he presents here—from ancient fossils to recent observations that demonstrate that evolution is going on right now. That's why I asked him to check the manuscript of my book for accuracy—and was delighted when he wrote in its foreword "in your hands is the book I wish I had read when I was your age."

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