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This is a well written and illustrated introduction to modern biology, notably thorough and useful in the way it builds upon evolutionary explanation. --Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person. --Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen. --Donald Kennedy, Standford University Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood. --Charles Mallery, University of Miami This is a remarkable book. --Martin Daley, McMaster University This is a superb book ? highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information. --David M. Buss, University of Texas - Austin

This is a well written and illustrated introduction to modern biology, notably thorough and useful in the way it builds upon evolutionary explanation. --Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University <p> An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person. --Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology <p> The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen. --Donald Kennedy, Standford University <p> Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood. --Charles Mallery, University of Miami <p> This is a remarkable book. --Martin Daley, McMaster University <p> This is a superb book highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information. --David M. Buss, University of Texas - Austin

This is a well written and illustrated introduction to modern biology, notably thorough and useful in the way it builds upon evolutionary explanation. Â Edward O. Wilson, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University An excellent introduction to a body of knowledge and concepts that should be mastered by every educated person. Â Steven Pinker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology The explanations of many difficult concepts are the best I've seen. Â Donald Kennedy, Standford University Truly a pleasure to read...The authors have a real knack for style and ease of expression.... The concepts and ideas are clearly stated, well developed, and easily understood. Â Charles Mallery, University of Miami This is a remarkable book. Â Martin Daley, McMaster University This is a superb book ? highly engaging, extremely well written, and well stocked with fascinating information. Â David M. Buss, University of Texas - Austin

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Timothy H. Goldsmith and William F. Zimmerman are the authors of Biology, Evolution, and Human Nature, published by Wiley.

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