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In AN APPETITE FOR TRUTH-a first memoir, characterized by his trademark vicious wit and dazzling eloquence-Richard Dawkins tells the fascinating story of how this hugely influential man learned to think, to ask questions, and to forge great ideas. From his idyllic childhood in colonial Kenya to the raucous debates at Berkeley and Oxford, Dawkins shares here, for the first time, the details of his intellectual awakening and the thrilling path t...

Subtitled "How We Know What's Really True". A stunning collaboration between a world-famous scientist and outstanding illustrator Dave McKean. This is the first book by Dawkins to be written for a young adult and family audience. Shows that there is a kind of magic that lies in the exhilaration of discovering the real answers to big questions, what Dawkins calls the magic of reality - science.

Der Evolutionsbiologe Richard Dawkins, einer der einflussreichsten Intellektuellen der Gegenwart, hat einen Bestseller geschrieben, der bestehende Weltbilder grundsätzlich in Frage stellt. In diesem leidenschaftlichen Plädoyer für die Vernunft zieht er gegen die Religion zu Felde: Der Glaube an eine übernatürliche Macht kann keine Grundlage für das Verständnis der Welt sein und schon gar keine Erklärung für ihre Entstehung. Wenn wir die Kritik...

Von Adam und Eva bis zu Gilgamesch: Richard Dawkins erzählt die Mythen der Menschheit und erklärt die wissenschaftliche Wahrheit, die hinter ihnen steckt.Seit jeher hat die Menschheit versucht, sich die rätselhafte Natur durch Mythen begreiflich zu machen. Auf den Herbst folgt der Winter, weil Hades, der Gott der Unterwelt, Persephone in sein Reich entführt hat und die blühende Natur mit ihr, in Wirklichkeit gibt es unterschiedliche Jahreszeit...

An Appetite for Wonder is a disarming account of world-famous evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins's early life, from his childhood in colonial East Africa to the writing of one of the twentieth century's seminal works, The Selfish Gene.

In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his bravura intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion—and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read books of the twentieth century—The God DelusionCalled "one of the best nonfiction writers alive today" (Steven Pinker) and a "prize-fighter" (Nat...

The second and final part of Richard Dawkins's memoirs, following on from the critically acclaimed "An Appetite For Wonder", which took readers up to the publication of "The Selfish Gene" in 1976. He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote and digression, of the 25 postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford, his life as a travelling scientist visiting exotic locations, and his experience with his many publishers, TV producers, ...

Eine furiose Streitschrift wider die Religion Richard Dawkins, einer der einflussreichsten Intellektuellen der Gegenwart, zeigt, warum der Glaube an Gott keine Grundlage für das Verständnis der Welt sein kann. Ein wichtiges Buch, das zu einem brennend aktuellen Thema eindeutig und überzeugend Position bezieht – klug und bei aller Schärfe humorvoll. »Das Buch ist hellsichtig, radikal und brillant argumentiert.« Der Tagesspiegel

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A commemorative anniversary edition of this landmark work, a classic exposition of evolutionary thought, widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights. The text has been completely re-typeset, and 2 chapters from "The Extended Phenotype" which were written in response to the debate generated by "The Selfish Gene" are included, along with a new epilogue by Richard Dawkins.

The 'extended phenotype' is Dawkins' key contribution to the gene's eye view of evolution given in The Selfish Gene. He shows that the influence of genes can extend far beyond the bodies in which they reside, manipulating the environment and the behaviour of other individuals. A worldwide bestseller and a classic work of scientific exposition.

The 40th anniversary edition of the million copy international bestseller, with a new epilogue from the author. As relevant and influential today as when it was first published, this classic exposition of evolutionary thought, widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, stimulated whole new areas of research.

In this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion—and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read books of the twentieth century—The God Delusion.Called "one of the best nonfiction writers alive today" (Steven Pinker) and a "prize-fighter" (Nature), R...

A new, updated edition of the original account of evolution, now featuring new fractal diagrams, six new 'tales' and the latest scientific developments.

In  this hugely entertaining sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir An Appetite for Wonder, Richard Dawkins delves deeply into his bravura intellectual life spent kick-starting new conversations about science, culture, and religion—and writing yet another of the most audacious and widely read books of the twentieth century, The God Delusion.

Science in the Soul is a kaleidoscopic argument for the power and glory of science: the wonder of scientific discovery, the practical necessity of scientific endeavour to society, and the importance of the scientific way of thinking - particularly in today's 'post-truth' world. With an introduction and new commentary by the author in dialogue with himself across the years, the essays, journalism, lectures and letters gathered here range over s...

A bestselling selection of essays by one of Britain's best-known science writers. Dawkins's "River Out Of Eden" has sold over 100, 000 copies in paperback and will be reissued alongside this collection. "Whatever his topic, Dawkins is always eloquent, passionate and persuasive" "Scotland On Sunday

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Richard Dawkins teams up with illustrator David McKean ("Coraline, " "The Graveyard Book") to write a graphic book examining natural phenomena.