River Out Of Eden

River Out of Eden

Richard Dawkins - 2015

Overview

This book presents DNA as an incredibly sophisticated information system, likening life to "bytes and bytes of information." It details the gradual, inexorable mechanisms of evolution that have shaped life on Earth over three billion years. The focus is on the process of evolution itself, rather than a chronological account of events. The work touches upon current theories of human evolution, including the concept of an "African Eve," and speculates on the possibility of similar "information explosions" occurring elsewhere in the universe.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in evolutionary biology and genetics.
• Those seeking to understand the fundamental processes of life's development.
• Individuals curious about the nature of information in biological systems.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 224
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: Orion Books
• Year: 2015
• ISBN: 9781780226897