Evolution: An Evolving Theory

Is evolution predictible? Taking into account the results of such diverse
disciplines of natural sciences as e. g. genetics embryology, ecology,

palaeontology on the threshold of the coming century, the authors stretch
out their ideas for discussing this question. Charles Devillers,

biologist, and Jean Chaline, palaeontologist and geologist, developed a new assessment of the historic framework of evolution, based on

their longterm experiences in scientific research, also

including philosophical aspects to life. They aimed the book at a publicreceptive to problems of the origin and evolution of life and especially of mankind to teachers and scientists of various topics in the sciences of

life, Earth and the Universe.