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- Title
Engaging the public in the science of evolution.
- Authors
Baucom, Regina S.
- Abstract
The article is a review of the book "Explaining Life Through Evolution" by Prosanta Chakrabarty. The book aims to educate the public about the science of evolution and provide a resource for discussing evolutionary biology. It covers various topics including major theories of evolution, Darwin's life, the design flaws of the human body, the origin and history of life, and current issues in science and society. The reviewer praises the book for its engaging and personable style, as well as its use of metaphors and illustrations to make complex concepts accessible. However, the reviewer also notes some areas where they disagreed with the book, such as the description of recombination and the coverage of CRISPRCas9 technology. Overall, the reviewer recommends the book for undergraduate science and society seminars and high school biology classes, and applauds Chakrabarty for his efforts to engage with the public and build trust in science.
- Subjects
EXPLAINING Life Through Evolution (Book); SCIENTIFIC knowledge; PESTICIDE resistance; SCIENCE education; BIOLOGICAL evolution; NATURAL history; ORIGIN of life
- Publication
Evolution, 2024, Vol 78, Issue 2, p378
- ISSN
0014-3820
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/evolut/qpad219