Reviews for Darwin for Beginners

The average rating for Darwin for Beginners based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-05-13 00:00:00 Jeanne Hale A clear and concise overview of Darwin's scientific endeavors and the incontrovertible relevance of those endeavors to our understanding of life and its processes. This is no children's book. For example: In the description of the isolating mechanisms that inhibit inter-species copulation, the authors drop an F-bomb in what, I assume, is an attempt at humor(?). Whatever the reasoning, it seemed ill-advised and in questionable taste. All missteps aside, the enthusiasm the authors show for Darwin and his accomplishments is infectious. I would highly recommend this book to any ADULT who has even the slightest scientific proclivity or interest. Beginners or otherwise. "...in recent years there have been last ditch attempts to reinstate some, indeed any, alternative to the Darwinian theory of evolution. But the death of Darwin has been greatly exaggerated." (pg. 173)

Review # 2 was written on 2012-03-05 00:00:00 Fabian Garcia Sanchez Just like the rest of the "introductory series" this book does a good job of simplifying a difficult subject making it more accessible. Not my favorite of the series, I would have enjoyed reading a bit more about Darwin's life and struggles. But none the less it has sparked my curiosity and I am quite eager to read more about Darwin and his theories.