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"Wilson inviies readers inside and shows them how Darwinism is done...

The resull is a sprightly, absorbing...book that manages a minor miracle,

the near complete emulsifying of science and the real world."

—Natalie Angicr, New York Times

EVOLUTION

FOR EVERYONE

How Darwin's Theory Can Change

the Way We Think About Our Lives

David

Sloan Wilson

"Remarkable...truly a book for our time."

-Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of On Human Nature

PRAISE FOR

EVOLUTION FOR EVERYONE

"With a clear passion for the subject, Wilson shows that under

standing evolution is easy, even intuitive—it really is for everyone.

If only everyone would read his book."

—Rowan Hooper, New Scientist

"Evolution for Everyone is a remarkable contribution. No other au

thor has managed to combine mastery of the subject with such a

clear and interesting explanation of what it all means for human

self-understanding. Aimed at the general reader, yet peppered with

ideas original enough to engage scholars, it is truly a book for our

time."

—Edward O. Wilson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of On Human Nature

"Tremendous fun. But don't be deceived. David Sloan Wilson is a

master biologist who just happens to be a wonderful storyteller."

—SarahB. Hrdy,author of Mother Nature

"The discussionis as entertaining as it is easy to follow.... Readers

who've grown weary of the usual treatment of evolution as a

deadly foe to religion will find Wilson's book a cheerful antidote,

breakingnew ground in its sweepingbreadth and offeringmuch to

think about."

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"In this age of mounting distrust between science and religion in

American society—especially in America's classrooms—David

Sloan Wilson's Evolution for Everyone comes as a breath of fresh

air. Without stooping to condemn those whose religious beliefs

lead them to reject evolution, Wilson clearly but gently shows

how evolution is essential to understanding all aspects of our

daily lives.... Evolution for Everyone fills a gap in understanding

evolution."

—Niles Eldredge,Divisionof Paleontology,

American Museum of Natural History,New York, New York

"This is a mind-stretching and unforgettable synthesis of biology,

psychology, religion, and politics. In this grand theory, David Sloan

Wilson argues compellingly that we are creatures of the hive, and

our most vital institutions are shaped by natural selection of the

group, rather than the kinship variety. This engrossing storyis evolu

tionary biology at its verybest."

—MartinSeligman, author of Learned Optimism and Authentic Happiness

"There tend to be two types of science books, those for profes

sional scientists and those for the general public Every once in a

while a book comes along that bridges this gap, and David Sloan

Wilson's Evolution forEveryone is just such a book—awell-written,

page-turning narrative that can be enjoyed by anyone, and that

also contains original ideasthat simplymust be read by professional

scientists because they push the science forward. I was amazed by

how much new ground Wilson covers, how many new ideas he

presents, so in this case 'everyone' means just that: general readers

and professional scientists alike."

—Michael Shermer, publisherof Skeptic magazine,

columnistfor Scientific American, and the author of WhyDarwin Matters

"More scientists need to follow Wilson's lead in expressing, with

feeling, the heart-stirring emotions of awe, beauty and wonder to

be found in the scientific view of nature."

—Robert Pennock, American Scientist

EVOLUT

EVERYONE

How Darwin's Theory Can Change

the Way We Think About Our Lives

David Sloan Wilson

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Delacorte Press hardcoveredition published April 2007

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Cover designby CraigDeCamps

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Material from "Life Expectancy, EconomicInequality, Homicide,and Reproductive

Timing in Chicago Neighborhoods," MargoWibon and Martin Daly, British MedicalJournal,

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Material from TheAncestress Hypothesis by Kathryn Coe is reprinted with

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With kind permission of SpringerScienceand Business Media,materialis

reprinted from Brown, S. (2000). Evolutionarymodels ofmusic: from sexual

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