I use the Selfish Gene in my lower-level genetics class and Diversity of
Life in Ecology.
A lot depends on the reading level of the folks you are dealing with.
Malcolm
On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 9:55 AM, Michael Cooperman <
michael.cooper...@noaa.gov> wrote:
> Hello -
> Although not a text book per se, Richard Dawkins' book The Selfish Gene
> would provide an excellent description of evolution and ample discussion
> material. Its been several years since I read it, but I think it was written
> to be easily accessible to a lay audience.
> Alongthe same lines, E.O. Wilson's Diversity of Life would also merit
> consideration.
>
> Michael Cooperman
>
>
>
> jbowen wrote:
>
>> Hi All: In the fall I am going to be teaching an Evolutionary Biology
>> course for
>> students in the social sciences and humanities. No prior coursework in the
>> natural sciences is required. I am curious if the list might have
>> recommendations for a textbook that is appropriate for this audience.
>> Thanks in advance for your input.
>>
>>
>
--
Malcolm L. McCallum
Associate Professor of Biology
Managing Editor,
Herpetological Conservation and Biology
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
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Wildlife Techniques
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