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Richard Dawkins is so much more than just the world’s most famous atheist, this smart and engaging “evidence for evolution” is required reading for those who want a grounding in the facts. It’s as fascinating as it is challenging * Independent *In the bicentennial year of Darwin’s birth Mr Dawkins fills a gap in his oeuvre by setting out the evidence that the “theory” of evolution is a fact… And what a lot of evidence there is * The Economist *With characteristic flair and passion, Dawkins has put on a stunning exhibition of the evidence for evolution. In his own words, ‘Evolution is a fact… and no unbiased reader will close the book doubting it’ – Dr Alice Roberts, Biological anthropologist, author & broadcasterRichard Dawkins writes about evolution science with unflagging enthusiasm, wit and lucidity. This book is a wonderful addition to his already distinguished ouevre – Brian EnoDawkins’s writing demonstrates once again his consummate skill as an explainer… the topics are all laid out with that combination of clarity and verve that is [his] hallmark * Guardian *

Richard Dawkins is the renowned academic responsible for such works as The Selfish Gene through to the phenomenal The God Delusion. Recently, he presented The Genius of Charles Darwin, a three-part television series examining the legacy of the great scientist and some of the issues covered in this timely book.