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- catalog abstract ""A lightning rod for more than a century, the subject of evolution continues to be a highly volatile one. Just as Charles Darwin's remarkable announcement generated a venomous response, here in the twenty-first century the theory of evolution is still frequently greeted with alarm, ridicule, and denial. Yet, it has managed to persevere, taking on a life of its own and holding steadfast against attack." "This new book by science writer Cynthia Mills clearly explains one of the most crucial - and most misunderstood - explanatory theories of modern science. She examines how the theory arose, how it "evolved," and why it is successful at explaining how life is perpetuated, in all its varied forms. Taking a historical approach, Mills begins with Enlightenment-era explanations for the origins of life, introducing the early scientists and philosophers who had the greatest influence on Darwin's thinking. She then examines Darwin's seminal work and later elaborations."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b13161047.
- catalog created "c2004.".
- catalog date "2004".
- catalog date "c2004.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2004.".
- catalog description ""A lightning rod for more than a century, the subject of evolution continues to be a highly volatile one. Just as Charles Darwin's remarkable announcement generated a venomous response, here in the twenty-first century the theory of evolution is still frequently greeted with alarm, ridicule, and denial. Yet, it has managed to persevere, taking on a life of its own and holding steadfast against attack."".
- catalog description ""This new book by science writer Cynthia Mills clearly explains one of the most crucial - and most misunderstood - explanatory theories of modern science. She examines how the theory arose, how it "evolved," and why it is successful at explaining how life is perpetuated, in all its varied forms.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-207) and index.".
- catalog description "Making up the Western Mind -- Making up Darwin's Mind -- What Darwin Said -- Reaction -- Pea Plants, Flies and the Modern Synthesis -- Impact -- Post-Normal Science.".
- catalog description "Taking a historical approach, Mills begins with Enlightenment-era explanations for the origins of life, introducing the early scientists and philosophers who had the greatest influence on Darwin's thinking. She then examines Darwin's seminal work and later elaborations."--Jacket.".
- catalog extent "v, 218 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Theory of evolution.".
- catalog identifier "0471214841 (pbk. : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Theory of evolution.".
- catalog issued "2004".
- catalog issued "c2004.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley,".
- catalog relation "Theory of evolution.".
- catalog subject "576.8 22".
- catalog subject "Evolution (Biology)".
- catalog subject "QH366.2 .M55 2004".
- catalog tableOfContents "Making up the Western Mind -- Making up Darwin's Mind -- What Darwin Said -- Reaction -- Pea Plants, Flies and the Modern Synthesis -- Impact -- Post-Normal Science.".
- catalog title "The theory of evolution : what it is, where it came from, and why it works / Cynthia Mills.".
- catalog type "text".