Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of LifeThis work assesses Darwin's theory of evolution and looks at why it arises such heated debate among scientists, philosophers and sociologists. The book aims to show that Darwinism does not devalue the miracles of life. |
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