Paleonet: New Darwin publications available

[Paula M Mikkelsen]

Paleontological Research Institution is proud to announce publication of two
new books in celebration of Charles Darwin's 200th birthday and the 150th
anniversary of the publication of *On the Origin of Species* in 1859.

*Charles Darwin: After the Origin, *by Sheila Ann Dean (156 pp., ISBN
978-0-87710-481-0, copublished by PRI and Cornell University Library), US
$15.00, available 9 February 2009.
"Rarely do major historical anniversaries align so precisely. Charles Darwin
was born in Shrewsbury, England, on February 12, 1809. His most famous work,
*On the Origin of Species*, was published on November 24, 1859. To be able
to celebrate both the 150th anniversary of the publication of one of the
most influential books of modern times and, simultaneously, the 200th
anniversary of the birth of its author, is indeed a unique occasion. And
that rare alignment is the occasion for the publication of this thoughtful
and insightful review ... In focusing on the 22 years that followed
publication of the *Origin of Species*, Sheila Ann Dean has illuminated the
most productive years of Darwin's life." - David Corson, Cornell University

*Evolution & Creationism: a Very Short Guide, 2nd edition, *by Warren D.
Allmon (126 pp., ISBN 978-0-87710-484-1), US $10.00, available 12 February
2009. Substantially expanded over the 2006 revised edition, including two
entirely new chapters entitled Teaching Evolution and Why Does Evolution
Matter?
"Organic evolution – the theory that all living things are connected by
genealogy and have changed through time – is unique among all scientific
theories. No other concept in science has produced so much controversy,
debate, and emotion outside of scientific circles. Evolution, indeed, is the
central idea in modern biology. Modern Western society beyond science has,
to a remarkable degree, been shaped by its widespread scientific acceptance.
In this sense, we all effectively live in Darwin's world. Why then does the
majority of the general public know so little about evolution, and why don't
they accept what they know? This small volume serves the general reader –
including teachers, parents, students, and elected officials – as a compact,
concise, user-friendly handbook addressing these issues and providing an
easy entry into the huge existing literature."
"Learning evolution has been the highlight of my intellectual life and
teaching evolution has been the highlight of my teaching career at Cornell
since 1969. Warren Allmon's volume provides a wonderful introduction to both
evolutionary biology and its intellectual ramifications.  Everyone in the
world should read this little book." - Will Provine, Cornell University

We are now accepting pre-publication orders. Please email me directly for a
proforma invoice or order online at www.priweb.org. Members of PRI and
booksellers should contact me first to receive discount prices for this and
other publications of PRI.


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Paula M. Mikkelsen, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Science
and Director of Publications
Paleontological Research Institution
1259 Trumansburg Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Tel. (607) 273-6623, ext. 20
Fax (607) 273-6620
email  pmm37 at cornell.edu

"No passion in the world is equal to the passion to alter someone else's
draft."  -H. G. Wells

See "Seashells of Southern Florida: Living Marine Mollusks of the Florida
Keys and Adjacent Regions: Bivalves,"
http://press.princeton.edu/titles/8484.html

On Exhibit:
Charles Darwin: After the Origin
A collaborative exhibition at Museum of the Earth and the Carl A. Kroch
Library at Cornell University
Made possible through the generosity of Stephan Lowentheil and the Tompkins
County Tourism Grants
February 2 - June 11, 2009
Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 am - 5pm
Sun. 11 am - 5 pm.

Visit us on the web at www.museumoftheearth.org
Museum of the Earth is part of Ithaca's Discovery Trail -- Learm more at:
www.discoverytrail.net
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