Darwin's Doubt
Stephen C. Meyer
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Darwin's Doubt
Published
2013
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
560
ISBN-13
9780062071491
Description
Charles Darwin knew that there was a significant event in the history of life that his theory did not explain. In what is known today as the "Cambrian explosion," 530 million years ago many animals suddenly appeared in the fossil record without apparent ancestors in earlier layers of rock. In Darwin's Doubt Stephen C. Meyer tells the story of the mystery surrounding this explosion of animal life -- a mystery that has intensified, not only because the expected ancestors of these animals have not been found, but also because scientists have learned more about what it takes to construct an animal. Expanding on the compelling case he presented in his last book, Signature in the Cell, Meyer argues that the theory of intelligent design -- which holds that certain features of the universe and of living things are best explained by an intelligent cause, not an undirected process such as natural selection -- is ultimately the best explanation for the origin of the Cambrian animals. - Back cover.
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How many pages are in Darwin's Doubt?
This edition of Darwin's Doubt has approximately 560 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Darwin's Doubt?
For most readers, Darwin's Doubt typically takes between 11h 40m and 7h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,000 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Darwin's Doubt is approximately 140,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Darwin's Doubt?
Darwin's Doubt was written by Stephen C. Meyer.
When was Darwin's Doubt published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.