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The greatest show on Earth the evidence for evolution

Sifting through rich layers of scientific evidence, Dawkins' "The Greatest Show on Earth" is a stunning counterattack on advocates of "Intelligent Design," explaining the evidence for evolution while exposing the absurdities of the creationist "argument."

Main Author: Dawkins, Richard, 1941-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Free Press, 2009.
Edition: 1st Free Press hardcover ed.
Subjects:
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Evolution (Biology)
Summary: Sifting through rich layers of scientific evidence, Dawkins' "The Greatest Show on Earth" is a stunning counterattack on advocates of "Intelligent Design," explaining the evidence for evolution while exposing the absurdities of the creationist "argument."
Physical Description: ix, 470 p., 32 p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 25 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [439]-454) and index.
ISBN: 9781416594789
1416594787
Author Notes: Richard Dawkins was educated at Oxford University and taught zoology at the University of California and Oxford University, holding the position of the Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science. He writes about such topics as DNA and genetic engineering, virtual reality, astronomy, and evolution. His books include The Selfish Gene, The Extended Phenotype, The Blind Watchmaker, River Out of Eden, Climbing Mount Improbable, The God Delusion, and An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist.

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