Evolution
Donald R. Prothero
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Evolution
Published
2007
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pages
422
ISBN-13
9781280665752
Description
An entertaining and rigorous history of the transitional forms and series found in the fossil record. Its engaging narrative of scientific discovery and well-grounded analysis has led to the book's widespread adoption in courses that teach the nature and value of fossil evidence for evolution. Evolution tackles systematics and cladistics, rock dating, neo-Darwinism, and macroevolution. It includes extensive coverage of the primordial soup, invertebrate transitions, the development of the backbone, the reign of the dinosaurs, and the transformation from early hominid to modern human. The book also details the many alleged "missing links" in the fossil record, including some of the most recent discoveries that flesh out the fossil timeline and the evolutionary process. --Publisher's description.
On the origin of species by means of natural selection
Introduction to genetic analysis
Microbiology
The Selfish Gene
What is life? The physical aspect of the living cell
The Singularity Is Near
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Evolution?
This edition of Evolution has approximately 422 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 Evolution?
For most readers, Evolution typically takes between 8h 48m and 5h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 105,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 105,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Evolution?
The estimated word count for Evolution is approximately 105,500 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Evolution?
Evolution was written by Donald R. Prothero.
When was Evolution published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.