The blind watchmaker  -  Richard Dawkins

why the evidence of evolution reveals a universe without design

KORTE INHOUD

Pb, 358 pp., bibliography, index.
Reprint of the 1987 original with a new introduction and preface. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"The Blind Watchmaker" by Richard Dawkins is a seminal work in the field of evolutionary biology. In this book, Dawkins argues that the complexity of life and the appearance of design in nature are products of evolution through natural selection, rather than evidence of a designer or creator. Dawkins uses the metaphor of the "blind watchmaker" to explain that evolution, driven by random mutations and environmental pressures, can produce highly complex and functional organisms without any intelligent design. The book tackles a variety of scientific and philosophical issues, providing readers with a clear and accessible understanding of how evolution works and why it is a better explanation for the diversity of life than the idea of a purposeful creator.
1996 Taal: Engels zie alle details...

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1996 Uitgever: Norton 358 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 0393315703 ISBN-13: 9780393315707
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