What People Are Saying:
Ann Druyan, co-author with Carl Sagan of Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors:
"A modest proposal to reverse the national great leap backwards: I say we all familiarize ourselves with the compelling, crystalline logic of "The Top Ten Myths about Evolution." Then, let's do our best to connect with those who have yet to accept the ancient legacy of life on earth as revealed by Darwin and affirmed in countless ways by the generations of science ever since."
Booklist, publication of the American Library Association:
"Passionate in their support of evolutionary science, the authors nonetheless adopt a straightforward and ecumenical approach, precisely distilling each hot-button issue to its cogent essence. The result is a meticulously researched and distinctly presented overview of a complex and contentious issue.... A clear, understandable approach makes this an excellent student resource."
"!!!!!Must Read" (highest rating): Today's Books Public News Service;
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Publishers Weekly, The International Voice for Book Publishing and Bookselling:
"The Top 10 Myths About Evolution... sets the record straight on popular but
erroneous notions that continue to mislead the average American."
National Center for Science Education (NCSE):
"This book is a much-needed direct critique of some of the most common fiction that circulates about evolution."
G. Brent Dalrymple, Geologist and author of The Age of the Earth:
"I think [The Top 10 Myths About Evolution] is excellent. It clearly
explains the fallacies in the 'myths' that we hear from creationists and intelligent design proponents on a regular basis."
Metapsychology Online Reviews:
"Each chapter provides, in a clear and intelligent manner, the arguments for and against the idea or claim of the chapter title. The authors do a commendable job in each case..."
Eureka Alert!, the online voice of the American Association for the Advancement of Science:
"This meticulously researched myth-buster's handbook will dispel the ten most common misconceptions about evolutionary science."
Monsters and Critics, book news and reviews:
"Smith and Sullivan have done an admirable job of presenting a simple, lucid guide while avoiding the many potential pitfalls that dot this volatile issue."
Skepchick Magazine, promoting scientific skepticism among women:
"This is a great little book that’s fun to read and jam packed with information. If you’re ever involved in conversations about evolution, or you just want to
know more about the different issues that have been in the news lately but you don’t want to get a degree in evolutionary biology, this book is for you."
Science a GoGo, Interesting science news,
research tidbits and science discussion:
"Cameron M. Smith's and Charles Sullivan's The Top 10 Myths About Evolution should protect anyone from being hoodwinked by . . . erroneous evolutionary arguments ever again.
Both Smith and Sullivan address their topic with the sincere intent of educating the reader. The two authors assuage complexity by avoiding difficult terminology in favor of clear
and concise language that does not patronize. The Top 10 Myths About Evolution would make a perfect introduction for anyone not familiar with the basic concepts of evolutionary theory."
David Morrison, NASA Astrobiologist--ask an Astrobiologist:
"If you want to understand evolution better, I recommend the short book "The Top Ten Myths about Evolution" by Cameron Smith and Charles Sullivan."
Book News: the source for information about high-level books since 1976:
"In nature, might always makes right. Humans are the ultimate achievement of evolution. Cave men ate dinosaur steaks.
A surprising number of people in the US believe these statements to be true,
a situation Smith (anthropology, Portland State U.) and Sullivan (writing, Portland Community College) attempt to correct in this accessible approach to common ideas about evolution.
They explain how the "survival of the fittest" does not necessarily apply, why evolution is not just a theory, how humans are mistakenly perceived as superior, why the "missing link" misses the point,
why evolution is not random, and why humans cannot claim monkeys as their grandpas. They also take on some of the more complicated ideas, such as the true rule of ecological balance, the true nature of
the conflict of intelligent design and evolution, and the ever-present question of morality."
Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith
"Scientists who find themselves defending evolution to non-scientist Christians will find several useful historical vignettes, scientific points and rhetorical tools in this short book."
You can read the Introduction and sample chapter as a PDF file from Prometheus Books.
