Undeniable : evolution and the science of creation / by Bill Nye ; edited by Corey S. Powell.
| Author/creator | Nye, Bill |
| Other author | Powell, Corey S., 1966- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : St. Martin's Press, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | viii, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Evolution and the science of creation |
| Contents | Me and you and evolution, too -- The great creationism debate -- Creation and the second law of thermodynamics -- Bottom-up design -- A deep dive into deep time -- On the origin of evolution -- Lamarck and his not-acquired traits -- My prom and sexual selection -- The tale of the red queen -- Dogs are all dogs -- The tree of life -- or is it a bush? -- Biodiversity comes in the territory -- Fossil records and explosions -- Mass extinctions and you -- Ancient dinosaurs and the asteroid test -- Punctuated equilibrium -- Contingency, bottlenecking, and founding -- Mosquitos in the tube -- Convergence, analogy, and homology -- What good is half a wing? -- Human bodies are walking, talking, and good-enough -- Evolution is why we don't believe in evolution -- Micro or macro -- it's all evolution -- Michael Faraday and the joy of discovery -- Medicine and you -- evolution at the doctor's office -- Antibiotic drug resistance -- evolution strikes back -- The irresistible urge of altruism -- Games species play -- Costly signals -- Genetically modified foods -- what the GMF? -- Human cloning -- not cool -- Our skin colors -- Is the human species still evolving? -- Astrobiologically speaking : is anyone there? -- The sparks that started it all -- A second genesis -- of life? -- Life's cosmic imperative. |
| Abstract | Sparked by a controversial debate in February 2014, Bill Nye has set off on an energetic campaign to spread awareness of evolution and the powerful way it shapes our lives. In Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, he explains why race does not really exist; evaluates the true promise and peril of genetically modified food; reveals how new species are born, in a dog kennel and in a London subway; takes a stroll through 4.5 billion years of time; and explores the new search for alien life, including aliens right here on Earth. With infectious enthusiasm, Bill Nye shows that evolution is much more than a rebuttal to creationism; it is an essential way to understand how nature works -- and to change the world. It might also help you get a date on a Saturday night. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biology. |
| Genre/form | Popular works. |
| Genre/form | Popular works. |
| LCCN | 2014027163 |
| ISBN | 9781250007131 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1250007135 (hardcover ; alk. pape) |
| ISBN | (e-book) |
| ISBN | 9781250074225 |
| ISBN | 1250074223 |
| Standard identifier# | 40024267701 |
| Standard identifier# | 9781250007131 52599 |
| Stock number | St Martins Pr, C/O Mps 16365 James Madison Hwy Us Hwy 15, Gordonsville, VA, USA, 22942, (212)6745151 SAN 631-5011 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QH45.5.N94 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |