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 important new book by award-winning 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.
