Evolution : The University of Chicago Press : 9780226742694 : 0226742695 : 22 Sep 2006 : From the Scopes &;Monkey Trial&; of 1925 to the court ruling against the Dover Area School Board&;s proposed intelligent design curriculum in 2005, few scientific topics have engendered as much controversy&;or grabbed as many headlines&;as evolution. And since the debate shows no signs of abating, there is perhaps no better time to step back and ask: What is evolution? Defined as the gradual process by which something changes into a different and usually more complex and efficient form, evolution explains the formation of the universe, the nature of viruses, and the emergence of humans. A first-rate summary of the actual science of evolution, this Scientific American reader is a timely collection that gives readers an opportunity to consider evolution&;s impact in various settings. Divided into four sections that consider the evolution of the universe, cells, dinosaurs, and humans, Evolution bring