Posted by rpcman on April 23, 1998 at 17:24:40:
In Reply to: The Beak of the Finch posted by Carlos on April 23, 1998 at 11:23:51:
: We frequently hear arguments from people who don’t "believe" in evolution. That is utter nonsense. The theory of evolution has been as rigorously proven as any scientific theory. Whether you believe in it or not, it is happening right now all around you.
Thanks for the review, comments, and information Carlos. I haven't actually read the book you refer to yet (the description on the site is from the publisher), although I've yet to hear anyone give a less than favorable review. I'm currently reading a textbook on the subject, Evolution, by Mark Ridley. I'm only about 100 pages into it (total is over 700 pages) but it, too, makes the point clear that saying "Evolution is *only* a theory" a laughable statement. The countless examples, clear presentation, and numerous illustrations make it a great addition to the bookshelf--even if it looks strange having a textbook amongst all the others. Textbooks really aren't so bad afterall--as long as you read them for knowledge--instead of the usual reason of cramming for an exam. ;)