geko Posted June 6, 2004 Report Posted June 6, 2004 I know there's lots of books around on this but i am looking for a new book to read on (how shall i say) 'the workings of evoulition' - hope i make sense. I.e. not what it is but how it works (or both, whatever). The more recently published the better. I dont mind reading a non-popular science book (i.e. text-book) as long as it's good and up-to-date. Im asking for a recommendation because i feel maybe as though there is the 'cream of the crop' book on this that im missing (and dont seem to know how to find it even if i see it). Just to let you know what books ive read on this already (i would like to list them so you get the idea and dont recommend a book ive read): The originEvolution - The triumph of an idea. The selfish geneIn the blink of an eyeDarwins dangerous idea Ive read others but they're more of a wide-scope, rather than being 'how evolution works'; such as things like snowball earth, nature via nurture, the blank slate (ive also read all of shermers books on the topic) etc., but i dont want this type of book. The reason i ask is because i dont think that i have a good enough grounding in evolution, so im looking to expand on that. I would appreciate it if Tormod, Freethinker or Deamonstar would recommend one to be honest, but grateful to anyone that takes the time to read and post. Much thanks Geko. Quote
Tormod Posted June 6, 2004 Report Posted June 6, 2004 I can recommend a book which is halfway between popularisation and textbook: "Plan & Purpose in Nature" by George C. Williams. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0297816462/qid=1086541310/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/002-9035727-6236812?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0297816462/qid=1086541310/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl14/002-9035727-6236812?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 Tormod Quote
Tormod Posted June 6, 2004 Report Posted June 6, 2004 Also, Ernst Mayr's "What Evolution Is" http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0465044263/qid=1086541375/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/002-9035727-6236812?v=glance&s=books http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0465044263/qid=1086541375/sr=1-6/ref=sr_1_6/002-9035727-6236812?v=glance&s=books Tormod Quote
geko Posted June 8, 2004 Author Report Posted June 8, 2004 They're on their way. Great stuff. Thanks. Quote
Freethinker Posted June 8, 2004 Report Posted June 8, 2004 Another would be another Dawkins book, River Out of Eden: A Darwinian View of Life. Gives a very well outlined explanation of speciation. An on the topic, but from a philosophical direction: American InquisitorsWalter Lippmann. Quote
geko Posted June 9, 2004 Author Report Posted June 9, 2004 Originally posted by: FreethinkerAnother would be another Dawkins book, River Out of Eden: A Darwinian View of Life. WOW, that's already on its way - that and A Devils Chaplain, both for a pound! thx Quote
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