Ewolucja. Twórcza moc selekcji

This comprehensive overview of evolutionary science explores the intricate connections between biology, physics, chemistry, geology, and the humanities. The author portrays evolution as a physical process that unfolds over geological time and delves into how Darwin's mechanism of natural selection operates across various fields, including immunology, neurobiology, sociology, and the historical context of cultural and political institutions. The text highlights the outcomes of selecting the most successful solutions in diverse biological and social spheres.

The book addresses several pertinent topics: the dual meaning of "theory of evolution" and the testability of evolutionary hypotheses, the relationship between evolution and thermodynamics, and the illusion of reductionism. It also explores phylogenetics versus cladistics and the evolutionary family tree, the role of evolutionary developmental biology and homeotic genes, and the cumulative progression of social and cultural evolution.

This volume serves as an excellent resource for students, educators, and anyone with an interest in popular science literature. It not only functions as an educational textbook but also as an engaging read for those fascinated by the creative power of selection.