Triumph of an Idea: Evolution : The Triumph of an Idea (Paperback)

In this remarkable book, a companion volume to the PBS series, a rich and up-to-date view of evolution is presented that explores the far reaching implications of Darwin's theory. Photos & illustrations. In this title, Carl Zimmer draws together the entire history of evolution, from Darwin's original insights on the voyage of the Beagle, through the modern synthesis, which combined genetics with natural selection, to the Darwinian medicine and the selfish gene of today.