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For all the discussion in the media about creationism and 'Intelligent Design', virtually nothing has been said about the evidence in question - the evidence for evolution by natural selection.

Yet, as this succinct and important book shows, that evidence is vast, varied, and magnificent, and drawn from many disparate fields of science. The very latest research is uncovering a stream of evidence revealing evolution in action - from the actual observation of a species splitting into two, to new fossil discoveries, to the deciphering of the evidence stored in our genome. Why Evolution is True weaves together the many threads of modern work in genetics, palaeontology, geology, molecular biology, anatomy, and development to demonstrate the 'indelible stamp' of the processes first proposed by Darwin. It is a crisp, lucid, and accessible statement that will leave no one with an open mind in any doubt about the truth of evolution.
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Review from previous edition Coyne is hugely knowledgeable and an excellent writer. ― Nature, Vol. 462

Review from previous edition One of the very best and most important book on evolution for broad audiences in at least 50 years. ― Douglas J. Futuyma, Trends in Ecology and Evolution

A scholarly, yet delightfully readable account. ― Tom Tregenza, Current Biology, Volume 19

We must present the evidence, and Jerry Coyne's book does an excellent job of it. ― Massimo Pigliucci, Science

Evolution is true...Coyne displays it for us in a way that no objective reader could fail to find compelling. ― Richard Dawkins, TLS

'Why Evolution is True'is outstandingly good. ― Richard Dawkins, TLS

Coyne's knowledge of evolutionary biology is prodigious, his deployment of it as masterful as his touch is light. ― Richard Dawkins, TLS

His coverage is enviably comprehensive, yet he simultaneously manages to keep the book compact and readable. ― Richard Dawkins, TLS

Coyne's book is just what we needed in this bicentennial year to anchor Darwin where he belongs. ― Nigel Hawkes, The Times

A clear, engaging, accessible explanation of the evidence for evolution. ― Massimo Pigliucci, Science

Excellent volume. ― Clive Cookson, Financial Times

Lucid, thorough and eminently readable, this book is a delight from start to finish. ― Doug Johnstone, Scotsman.com

Coyne gives a clear and engaging overview of what evolution is, and how it works. ― BBC Focus

Coyne is as graceful a stylist and as clear a scientific explainer as Darwin himself (no mean feat). It's one of the best single-volume introductions to evolutionary theory ever. ― Wired magazine

A masterfully concise reinstating of [Darwin's] big idea. ― Karen Shook, THE

There are many superb books on evolution, but this one is superb in a new way -- it explains the latest evidence for evolution lucidly, thoroughly, and with devastating effectiveness. ― Steven Pinker

For anyone who wishes a clear, well-written explanation of evolution by one of the foremost scientists working on the subject, 'Why Evolution is True' should be your choice. ― E. O. Wilson

I once wrote that anybody who didn't believe in evolution must be stupid, insane or ignorant, and I was then careful to add that ignorance is no crime. I should now update my statement: aybody who doesn't believe in evolution is stupid, insane, or hasn't read Jerry Coyne. ― Richard Dawkins

An engaging and accessible account of one of the most important ideas ever conceived by mankind. The book is a stunning achievement, written by one of the world's leading evolutionary biologists. Coyne has produced a classic. ― Neil Shubin, author of 'Your Inner Fish'

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ OUP Oxford
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 14 Jan. 2010
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199230854
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199230853
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.6 cm
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Oxford Landmark Science
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Customers find this book about evolution fascinating and well-researched, with one noting how it presents complex subjects clearly. Moreover, the writing style is concise and easy to understand, and customers find the content convincing. Additionally, they appreciate the logical argument presented in the book.
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43 customers mention content, 42 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the content of the book fascinating and well-informed, with one customer noting it presents complex subjects clearly.
Excellent exposition about the Theory of Evolution. It covers a lot of ground, but the material is presented in a very digestible manner....Read more
...be aware of what Evolution really means. A great book.Read more
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...This is a good read and a truly inspiring book. All truth is here. So, why look to the infinite when the truth can be in your hands?Read more
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...The writing is excellent - clear and logical. It is aimed in particular at those who may not have knowledge of evolutionary theory....Read more
A convincing and easy read.. Could be understood by someone with limited scientific knowledge. Very matter of fact.Read more
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Well written, clear, compelling explanation of why the "theory" of evolution is among the most conclusively proven and widely accepted...Read more
...This book is well worth reading, for it is a concise and well written volume which broadly speaking seems to be putting evolution's best foot forward...Read more
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...This is book is very well written. It uses evidence to back up every claim and theory about evolution....Read more
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A convincing and easy read.. Could be understood by someone with limited scientific knowledge. Very matter of fact.Read more
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...because to a mind that is not prejudiced against evolution, it presents facts that are difficult to discountenance about evolution....Read more
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Customers appreciate the logical structure of the book's arguments, with one customer noting its ability to make predictions.
...The writing is excellent - clear and logical. It is aimed in particular at those who may not have knowledge of evolutionary theory....Read more
...This book is a powerful argument which is only a starting point for anyone who is interested in evolution....Read more
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...It is a subject I love. It is all so logical and I cannot understand why many people beleive in Creationism, but hey, we are free to beleive...Read more

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  • Matthew Culley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Evolution
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2015
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    Taking into account the book's title, 'Why Evolution is True', one can wonder why this book needed to be written. However, I am very glad that it has been. That evolution has taken place, and still is occurring is an undisputable scientific fact. There are not too many of these. Why, then, is evolution so disputed (albeit by a small group of vocal, but sadly deluded individuals)? The first reason is that it is superficially straightforward to understand, unlike General Relativity for example that needs knowledge of advanced mathematics and therefore cannot be easily attacked. However, this apparent superficiality actually leads people to misunderstandings. Thus the understanding of evolutionary theory amongst creationists is actually very poor. Secondly, evolution touches on the nature of human beings themselves. I find it amazing that I share a relatively recent common ancestor with Chimpanzees, for example. That we are part of the continuum of life on Earth is tremendous - we share an awful lot in common with even the simplest organisms. I do not need to feel that I have been especially created - that the universe exists and contains life is amazing.

    The writing is excellent - clear and logical. It is aimed in particular at those who may not have knowledge of evolutionary theory. The book details evidence for evolution - from fossils, molecular biology, studies of isolated islands et al. And there is plenty of it. It also discusses mechanisms of evolution, including evolution by natural selection and sexual selection. There is also a discussion of polyploidy. The chapter on human evolution is fascinating. It is interesting to note that certain religious authorities in Kenya have attempted to censure museums that display fossils from early hominids. It is hardly believable!

    Coyne's style not in anyway patronising. This would be an excellent book for anyone interested in evolution, and for those people who may be unsure of it. It would make a good beginning for anyone interested in pursuing amateur studies in evolutionary science. It must be noted that there is a bibliography included giving suggestions for further reading. This is an excellent idea and far too rare. Very highly recommended.
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  • Mustafa Kulle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Essential: Needs to be on the school curriculum.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 October 2024
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    This book provides a brilliant understanding of evolution.

    It goes into:
    How some animals changed over time. Why we inherited some of the defects we have today.
    How animals evolved on islands. Why some animals lost certain organs. How we humans are related to apes, chimpanzees, gorillas etc. It's all here in this book.

    It's good for beginners of biology. No prior scientific knowledge is necessary.

    The author also challenges some arguments that creationists come out with, which are ridiculous, otherwise laughable, with proof using scientific evidence.

    This is book is very well written.
    It uses evidence to back up every claim and theory about evolution. It covers history, biology, and geology among other subjects.

    Every chapter, (apart from chapter 7 which I will cover soon) is broken into subgroups that make it easy to digest.

    The only weakness of this book is chapter 7, it focuses on Speciation which meanders from one animal to another. It does go on and on, but at least it goes to show how vast this subject is throughout the animal kingdom, how they breed the way they do and why. If you want a good book about this, then I recommend to you 'Speciation and Its Consequences' by the same author.

    This book is a powerful argument which is only a starting point for anyone who is interested in evolution. From here one can expand their research into other categories such as animal species. There is overwhelming amount of evidence.

    So yes, overall this is essential reading. It needs to be on the school curriculum.
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  • Lynne
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 November 2025
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    This book covers a comprehensive look at the case for evolution, drawn from multiple sources, but all coming to the same conclusion. I think Coyne allows readers to come to their own decision while keeping an open mind. It’s very clearly written and easy to understand, definitely worth a read.
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  • HydrogenLogic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Why Evolution is True
    Reviewed in Germany on 28 October 2016
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    Im Prinzip ist es eine Schande, dass es ein Buch wie dieses geben MUSS. Da es aber leider genügend Menschen gibt, die naturwissenschaftliche Theorien in Zweifel ziehen (insbesondere die Evolutionstheorie, um die es in diesem Buch geht), sind solche Bücher leider notwendig. Für alle, die es immer noch nicht kapiert haben oder für diejenigen, die keinen Zweifel an der Korrektheit der Naturwissenschaften (und damit der Evolutionstheorie, speziell in ihrer modernen Synthese) haben aber die entsprechenden Argumente vielleicht nicht formulieren können, ist dieses Buch geschrieben worden. In anschaulicher Weise werden die (unzähligen) Belege für die Evolutionstheorie dargestellt und die Pseudoargumente religiös verbrämter Zweifler aufgezeigt. Wer nach Lektüre dieses Werkes immer noch nicht überzeugt ist, dem kann nicht geholfen werden.
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  • LAUDEN Jean-Paul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bon bouquin mais ...
    Reviewed in France on 8 March 2015
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    Ouvrage intéressant qui se dévore avec plaisir, mais l'auteur fatigue un peu à confronter sans arrêt ses arguments face à ceux des créationnistes. Faut croire que c'est utile outre Atlantique, mais personnellement je pense qu'il n'y avait pas besoin de se rabaisser à ça.
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  • katie sethna
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... gently by the hand and explains why Creationism and Intelligent design are simply false
    Reviewed in India on 28 January 2016
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    Coyne takes one gently by the hand and explains why Creationism and Intelligent design are simply false. Our world is 5 billion years old and anthropologists and paleontologists have unearthed remains of life of all kinds and had them scientifically dated, and 6000 thousand biblical years is a fallacy and untrue. This is a n easy primer that teaches evolution and how it happened and undoubtedly keeps happening . So slowly but surely.! This is one of the easiest books for basic students of evolution. Highly recommended.
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  • CHAMZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Why Evolution Is True
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    This is a great book delivers a Solid account explaining the evolution and its ability to make predictions, its applications and of course solid evidence that's available to us all. I did my undergrads and grads in physics and this book gave me a great knowledge on the subject of evolution by natural selection. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning natural science.
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  • Bertuğ Gürbüz
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best introductory evolution books IMO
    Reviewed in Turkey on 27 August 2025
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    The best introductory book on evolution. The
    author presents detailed illustrations for
    almost every piece of evidence he mentions in
    the book, allowing readers to understand
    evolution clearly--deep enough to see why
    İntelligent design is unnecessary and how
    evolution functions, but not so deep that it
    becomes difficult to follow.

    If readers ever find themselves in a debate
    about evolution, this book provides more than
    enough evidence to teach the truth with confidence.
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    One of the best introductory evolution books IMO

    Reviewed in Turkey on 27 August 2025
    The best introductory book on evolution. The
    author presents detailed illustrations for
    almost every piece of evidence he mentions in
    the book, allowing readers to understand
    evolution clearly--deep enough to see why
    İntelligent design is unnecessary and how
    evolution functions, but not so deep that it
    becomes difficult to follow.

    If readers ever find themselves in a debate
    about evolution, this book provides more than
    enough evidence to teach the truth with confidence.
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