Evolution Dominique Adriaens An accessible introduction to Darwin's evolution theory How has evolutionary thinking evolved throughout history and how has mankind come to accept Darwin's discoveries? Written by a specialist For those who look closely at nature, evolution is the greatest spectacle in the world. But it is useful to have a guide who points out the complex beauty and the compelling logic. Dominique Adriaens tells the story of the theory of evolution, from the first vague ideas of early natural philosophers to Darwin's crucial insight and the scientists who further perfected his insights. This book explains the basics of evolution in an accessible way to anyone interested in Darwin's both genius as daring ideas. He illustrates the theory with fascinating examples from the animal and plant world. Accessibly written for all lovers of popular science.
140 x 210 mm | 300 pages | 105,000 words paperback | all rights available
Dominique Adriaens is professor at the Department of Biology at the renowned University of Ghent. Among other things, he is specialized in the morphology of vertebrates. Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | www.lannoopublishers.com contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be, gunther.spriet@lannoo.be or wouter.roose@lannoo.be
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