Richard Dawkins's 'The Genetic Book of the Dead' explores the fascinating science of evolution and how living creatures came to look and behave as they do. The book delves into the mysteries of genetics, explaining the reasons behind diverse physical traits across species. While primarily focused on scientific explanations, Dawkins avoids direct confrontation with creationists, instead offering a compelling narrative about the origins of life.
The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins: An exploration of where we came from and where we are going Beautifully illustrated book explores science of how living creatures came to look and behave as we do Richard Dawkins: In The Genetic Book of the Dead the author mostly resists the temptation to have a go at his old foes, the 'creationists'. Photograph: Alan BetsonThat book is complicated, and, for now, much of it remains illegible to science.
We can, however, read those parts of the book that explain why we – all living things – look the way we do. Why a leopard has spots, a porcupine has spiny defences, or a given human has dark skin.says, it will be possible for scientists to be able to also read those parts that explain our internal make-up; the bits that tell us why our organs are the way they are, or even why the biochemistry of a single bodily cell is the way it is. The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins: An exploration of where we came from and where we are goingSmartphones are an easy scapegoat for a more profound unhappiness Richard Dawkins is on solid ground in this book, sticking to the science of his fascinating topic – exploring where we all came from and where we are going. Mostly, he wisely resists the temptation to have a go at his old foes – the “creationists” – for refusing to accept that science can explain all. The book is beautifully illustrated and contains engaging, often witty tales about how creatures like the elephant seal, angler fish, bonobo monkey, or the octopus came to look and behave as they do. One criticism would be that at times, the author appears to assume that his readers know more science than they might actually do. This may discourage non-scientists who are unable to easily follow the tex
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