{"product_id":"book-dt5j","title":"Evolution for Everyone","description":"\u003cb\u003eWith stories that entertain as much as they inform, renowned evolutionist David Sloan Wilson outlines the basic principles of evolution and shows how, when properly understood, they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the origin of life to the nature of religion. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the biological reason for gossip? For laughter? For the creation of art? Why do dogs have curly tails? What can microbes tell us about morality?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These and  many other questions are tackled by Wilson in this  witty and groundbreaking new book. Now everyone can move beyond the sterile debates about creationism  and intelligent design to share Darwin’s panoramic view of animal and human life,  seamlessly connected to each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about  dinosaurs and human origins, but about why all species behave as they do—from beetles  that devour their own young, to bees that function as a collective brain, to dogs  that are smarter in some respects than our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary  principles are also the foundation for humanity’s capacity for symbolic thought,  culture, and morality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin’ s grand theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns thoughtful, provocative,  and daringly funny, \u003ci\u003eEvolution for Everyone\u003c\/i\u003e addresses some of the deepest philosophical  and social issues of this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding  of human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to improve that  world.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49326291288368,"sku":"BDdt5j","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/362005-dt5j-Square.jpg?v=1733618740","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-dt5j","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}