Full name: The Darwin Wars: The Scientific Battle for the Soul of Man

Author: Andrew Brown Year: 1999 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Science Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Goodreads Amazon ISBNs: 9780743203432 9780684851457 0743203437 0684851458

A witty, insightful examination of today's rival Darwinian theories, the shocking feuds between the different camps, and what it all means for our understanding of evolution and human nature.The Darwin Wars is an entertaining account of today's competing neo-Darwinist theories -- including the influential "selfish gene" theory -- and the misunderstandings and even deep hatreds they provoke. For the first time, an impartial observer explains and evaluates the ideas that have transformed the field of biology and shows the profound impact they have had on our beliefs and our culture.