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Why Evolution is True
by Jerry A. Coyne (2009) With great
care, attention to the scientific evidence and a wonderfully
accessible style, Coyne, an evolutionary geneticist presents an
overwhelming case for evolution. (Booklist)
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Making of the Fittest
by Sean B. Carroll (2007) Carroll
hopes to teach the interested and convince the doubters. Using
interest in animals as his lure and selects specific creatures,
beginning with bloodless fishes of the Antarctic seas, as stages for
his substantive points about evolution. (Booklist) |
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Epic of Evolution Seven Ages of the Cosmos
by Eric J. Chaisson (2005) A tour de
force exploring many of the major issues from the formation of the
universe through the development of matter, galaxies, stars, heavy
elements, the sun and planets, life, complex life, and society. |
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Creationism’s
Trojan Horse: The Wedge of Intelligent Design
by
Barbara Forrest and Paul R. Gross (2005)
Expos� of the the scientific failure, religious essence, &
politics of intelligent design creationism, and the use of the
"Wedge" to destroy science . A must read for all involved with
science & education. |
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The
Age of the Earth
by G. Brent
Dalrymple (1994)
A complete
& accurate description of radiometric dating for the Earth and
Solar System. Explains the evidence and logic that have led scientists
to conclude that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old.
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Endless Forms Most Beautiful: The New Science of Evo Devo & the
Making of the Animal Kingdom
by
Sean B. Carroll
(2005)
Clear writing with knowledge gained from
lifetime of genetics research, showing how the principles of
evolutionary development explain the progression of species. |
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Missing Links: Evolutionary Concepts and Transitions Through Time
by Robert A. Martin (2004)
This is a compact answer to creationist's demands to show them just
one transitional fossil. This book has over 300 pages of them |
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Microcosmos: Four Billion Years of Evolution from Our Microbial
Ancestors
by
Lynn Margulis,
Dorion Sagan
(1997)
A beautifull view of evolution as a process based on
interdependency and the interconnectedness of all life. |
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Darwin
& Design: Does Evolution Have a Purpose?
by Michael Ruse (2003)
Ruse's best, a must read. An excursion through the conceptual history
of design with supurb rebutals of IDers claims. |
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Evolution:
The Triumph of an Idea
by Carl Zimmer
(2001)
Superb job
of providing a sweeping overview of topics critical to understanding
evolution. Companion to the PBS documentary. |
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The
Triumph of Evolution ...And the Failure of Creationism
by Niles
Eldredge (2000)
Exposes the
deep flaws in creationists' arguments. |
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Life
: A Natural History of the First Four Billion Years of Life on Earth
by Richard Fortey (1998)
Excellent
description of evolution. |
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Finding
Darwin's God : A Scientist's Search for Common Ground Between God
and Evolution
by Kenneth
R. Miller (1999)
A Christian's
view of science and evolution. Well written with persuasive arguments. |
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Exploring
Evolutionary Biology : Readings from American Scientist
by
Montgomery Slatkin, Editor. (1994)
An
excellent collection of well illustrated articles taken from American
Scientist from 1983-94 |
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Evolutionary
Biology, 3rd Edition
by Douglas
J. Futuyma (1997)
A good introduction
to evolutionary biology, full of information and engagingly
written. |
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The
Blind Watchmaker : Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe
Without Design
by Richard
Dawkins (1996)
A rigorous
defense of evolution. A superbly written classic. |
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Cosmic
Evolution : The Rise of Complexity in Nature
by Eric J.
Chaisson (2001)
An excellent
exposition of the emerging conception of the cosmos. |
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.Climbing
Mount Improbable
by Richard
Dawkins (1997)
A very readable
treatment that clearly shows that natural selection can, and does,
explain it all. |
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Science
on Trial : The Case for Evolution
by Douglas
J. Futuyma (1995)
Presents
a strong case for evolution. |
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Darwin's
Dangerous Idea : Evolution and the Meanings of Life
by Daniel
C. Dennett (1996)
One of the
best descriptions of the nature and implications of Darwinian evolution. |
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The
Fossils of the Burgess Shale
by Derek
E. G. Briggs, et al (1995)
Superb photographs
and drawings of well preserved fossils help put it all together. |
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Evolution
by
Mark Ridley (1996)
A
textbook for thoes who whant the facts with clear, pleasant and
efficient writting.
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Tower
of Babel : The Evidence Against the New Creationism
by Robert
T. Pennock (2000)
Excellent
refutation of creationism. |
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Trilobite
: Eyewitness to Evolution
by Richard
Fortey (2000)
A marvelous
story of evolution. |
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Darwin's
Ghost : The Origin of Species Updated
by Steve
Jones (2000)
Why evolutionary
theory can be God-inspired |
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At
the Water's Edge
by Carl Zimmer
(1999)
An up to
date, narrative on the evolution of tetrapods, emerging from the
water as amphibians and returning as cetaceans. |
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When
Science Meets Religion
by Ian G.
Barbour (2000)
The two don't
have to conflict; creationism hurts both |
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Can
a Darwinian Be a Christian? : The Relationship Between Science and
Religion
by Michael
Ruse (2000)
Being a good
Christian doesn't mean accepting bad science. |
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What
Evolution Is
by Ernst
Mayr (2001)
Written by
one of the top figures in evolution after Darwin. Clear and
easy to read. |
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God
After Darwin : A Theology of Evolution
by John F.
Haught (1999)
A vision
of a God who can work through evolution
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Cambridge
Encyclopedia of Human Evolution
S. Jones,
R. Martin, D. Pilbeam (Eds) (1992)
Covers every
aspect of human evolution by the people at the frontiers of this
science |
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Charles
Darwin: The Naturalist Who Started a Scientific Revolution
by Cyril Aydon (2002)
A winning combination of historical accuracy
and exemplary, lucid science. |
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