In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating
breakthroughs in piecing together the evidence for evolution. In twenty-five vignettes he
recounts the dramatic stories of the people who made crucial discoveries placing each moment
in the context of what it represented for the progress of science. He tackles topics like what
it means to see evolution in action and the distance between species in space and time
following figures from Darwin to lesser-known researchers as they unlock the mysteries of the
fossil record the earth and the universe. The book also features the stories of animal
species strange and familiar including humans--and our ties to some of our closest relatives
and more distant cousins. Prothero's wide-ranging tales showcase awe-inspiring and bizarre
aspects of nature and the powerful insights they give us into the way that life works. Brisk
and entertaining while firmly grounded in fundamental science The Story of Evolution in 25
Discoveries is a captivating read for anyone curious about the evidence for evolution and what
it means for humanity.
