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Why evolution is more than just a theory: it is a fact. In all the current highly publicized debates about creationism and its descendant "intelligent design", there is an element of the controversy that is rarely mentioned: the evidence, the empirical truth of evolution by natural selection.

In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman—chair of the department of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a leader in the field—gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years, even as it shows how the increasing...

In From Darwin to Derrida, evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural selection, a process without purpose, gives rise to purposeful beings who find meaning in the world. The key to this, Haig proposes, is the origin of mutable “texts”―genes―that preserve a record of what has worked in the world. These texts become the specifications for the intricate mechanisms of living beings.

Bloomsbury presents The Genetic Book of the Dead, written and read by Richard Dawkins. From one of the world’s great science writers, a book that explores the deepest principles of evolutionary history. In this groundbreaking new approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how...

'teeming with fascinating and enlightening insights' OBSERVER ‘Plant lovers will find much of interest in Schlanger’s inspiring tale of where her curious mind has led her’ NATURE ‘Captivating’ THE GUARDIAN ‘It’s rare that you read a book that makes you want to grab people to tell...

"Henry Gee presents a pithy, fascinating account of the stages of biological evolution. ... a meditative and friendly listening experience. —AudioFile on A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth Written and read by the award-winning author of A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: a history...

Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency—or free will—is an illusion. In Free Agents, leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell presents a wealth of evidence to the contrary, arguing that we are not mere machines responding to physical forces but agents acting with purpose.

Almost daily, headlines announce newly discovered links between cancers and their genetic causes. Science journalist Jessica Wapner vividly relates the backstory behind those headlines, reconstructing the crucial breakthroughs, explaining the science behind them, and giving due to the dozens of researchers, doctors, and patients whose curiosity and determination restored the promise of a future to the more than 50,000 people diagnosed each year with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

≪累計300万部突破!『眠れなくなるほど面白い図解シリーズ』≫環境や努力は遺伝に勝てない!?行動遺伝学者が語る“遺伝のタブー”を図解でわかりやすく解説!【遺伝の話】

You're invited to discover the wonder and drama of the history of the cosmos. Follow the journey of one proton who comes into existence at the beginning of creation and makes it all the way through history to today. By becoming a part of atoms and molecules that turn up at some of the universe's most important moments, our friend Proton witnesses emerging galaxies, the origin of life, evolution, the first human beings, the birth and life of Jesus, the beginnings of the Christian church, all the way up to the present day. Through it all, the plans of the Creator continue to unfold.

In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C. Dennett, whom Chet Raymo of The Boston Globe calls "one of the most provocative thinkers on the planet", focuses his unerringly logical mind on the theory of natural selection, showing how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of humanity's place in the universe. Dennett vividly describes the theory itself and then extends Darwin's vision with impeccable arguments to their often surprising conclusions, challenging the views of some of the most famous scientists of our day.

A daring and intimate exploration of how genetics complicates our ideas about blame, punishment, and moral responsibility, from acclaimed psychologist and author of The Genetic Lottery Kathryn Paige Harden. “An extraordinary book, the very best of science writing, because it is about not just...

First published in the 19th century, On the Origin of Species is one of the most important and controversial books ever written on human origins. Darwin's work is the cornerstone of the theory of evolution and is as important today as it was when it was released nearly 160 years ago.

生物と無生物の境界で揺れ動くミクロの侵入者が、いかにして細胞を操り、進化の歴史を書き換えてきたのかという究極の生命の謎を解き明かします。朝の通勤電車の中や夜のリラックスした時間に耳を傾けるだけで、見...

白亜紀の大量絶滅を生き延びた恐竜の末裔が、いかにして重力を克服し空を舞う鳥へと進化を遂げたのか、古生物学がひもとく壮大な生命のドラマへご案内します。毎日の通勤時間やのんびりとした散歩中に耳を傾ければ...

从远古化石中的基因密码到人工智能驱动的未来重塑，这场震撼人心的人类起源科普之旅将彻底颠覆你对自身存在的认知。漫长的自然选择并非以我们为终极目标，每一次直立行走与大脑扩张的背后，都是早期祖先在残酷史前...

跨越四十亿年的深时尺度，一场充满偶然、毁灭与重生的生物演化史诗正在上演，人类远非这趟自然历史时间旅行的最终顶点。穿梭于深邃的远古地质年代，你将以震撼的宏观视角见证单细胞如何在极端环境中艰难破局，并逐...

生命の多様性とDNAの共通性を同時に説明する進化論という「危険なパラダイムシフト」が、あなたの日常の景色を劇的に変えます。いつもの通勤路で見かけるスズメや足元の雑草、そしてあなた自身の身体さえも、数十億...

地球規模の環境激変と大量絶滅が交錯する壮大な生命史の中で、恐竜がいかにして進化の頂点を極め、なぜ姿を消したのか、数十億年にわたる生命の試行錯誤を鮮やかに描き出します。毎日の通勤時間や夜の深いリラック...

在这段长达数亿年的古生物学悬疑探案中，生命不止一次面临气候剧变与小行星撞击的末日浩劫，却总能在废墟之上重建繁盛的生态奇迹。沉浸在充满史诗感的自然历史叙事中，你将亲眼目睹冰川降临、海洋缺氧与火山喷发如...