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The Making of the Fittest - by Sean B Carroll (Paperback)

The Making of the Fittest - by  Sean B Carroll (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>DNA evidence not only solves crimes--in Sean Carroll's hands it will now end the evolution wars. of color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>DNA, the genetic blueprint of all creatures, is a stunningly rich and detailed record of evolution. Every change or new trait, from the gaudy colors of tropical birds to our color vision with which we admire them, is due to changes in DNA that leave a record and can be traced. Just as importantly, the DNA evidence has revealed several profound surprises about how evolution actually works.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A fast-paced look how DNA demonstrates the evolutionary process.... Carroll offers some provocative and convincing evidence.-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>An adept and wide-ranging writer.--Steve Olson "Washington Post"<br><br>I recommend [<em>The Making of the Fittest</em>] to everybody who wants to understand more [about evolution], because it is written in such simple yet detailed language.... Quite a pleasure to read.--Ira Flatow "NPR Science Friday"<br><br>The best refutation of intelligent design.-- "SEED"<br><br>The rare scientist with an easygoing writing style.--Dan Vergano "USA Today"<br><br>With fervor and clarity, Carroll amasses a glut of facts to refute the twisted logic of the anti-Darwinist camp.--Josie Glausiusz "Discover"<br>

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