Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation

Bill Nye

Nov 2014 · Macmillan + ORM

About this ebook

The popular scientist explains the marvels and mysteries of evolution in this “fun to read and easy to absorb” New York Times bestseller (The Washington Post).

Evolution is one of the most powerful and important ideas ever developed in the history of science. Every question it raises leads to new answers, new discoveries, and new smarter questions. The science of evolution is as expansive as nature itself. It is also the most meaningful creation story that humans have ever found.—Bill Nye

Sparked by a controversial debate in February 2014, Bill Nye has set off on an energetic campaign to spread awareness of evolution and the powerful way it shapes our lives. In Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation, he explains why race does not really exist; evaluates the true promise and peril of genetically modified food; reveals how new species are born in a dog kennel and in a London subway; takes a stroll through 4.5 billion years of time; and explores the new search for alien life, including aliens right here on Earth.

With infectious enthusiasm, Bill Nye shows that evolution is much more than a rebuttal to creationism; it is an essential way to understand how nature works—and to change the world. It might also help you get a date on a Saturday night.

“Mr. Nye writes briskly and accessibly [and] makes an eloquent case for evolution.” —The Wall Street Journal

“Nye, known for delivering geeky intel with clarity and charm, takes on one of society’s most hotly debated topics (yes, still).” —Time Out New York

Ratings and reviews

This book answers a question I got from my sister: "Why are you always so excited about evolution?" It's not technical, and might be a subset of any college freshman curriculum. It's not really here to argue the settled matter of evolution as fact, but to show you why it's so dang cool. Because the science derived from the theory of evolution touches almost everything in biology, topics include medicine, agriculture, genetics, exobiology, archaeology, and more. I could compare it to "Greatest Show on Earth", but Nye has a style all his own - you should own both. The audiobook is also read by him, in a very lively performance. IFLS and if you FLS, you will FL this book.

Simply a book that everyone should read. No matter where you stand on this issue, it is better to arm yourself with knowledge. And knowledge this book is brimming with. Infectious knowledge. Stemming from the attitude of it's author, it is obvious in the writing and speech of this book. It is a testament to his teaching style and desire to influence others that Mr. Nye was able to keep this book both under a thousand pages and at a level that most anyone can understand. Now there are some parts where the science just simply outruns the ability to make it digestible to the layman. But through examples and anecdotes, we are able to glean the ideology if not the mechanics. While this is a book about evolution, it isn't just about his debate with Creationists. Topics range from race, to human cloning and stem cell research, and genetically modified foods. I was never exposed to Bill Nye: Science Guy while growing up, and my grade school science teachers never had a drop of his enthusiasm. While I'm not going to rush out an grab my Doctorate in Science, I am going to read and explore more of the topics covered in this wonderful overview.

I see all these reviews that claim that Bill Nye is a scientist of some import & that his word on the subject of global warming is beyond reproach. If you do just a tiny bit of research you will find that Bill Nye has a Mechanical Engineering degree. Thats it. This "science guy" routine is just that, a routine. As in a comic routine. Bill Nye used to do standup comedy & his "shtick" was to wear a lab coat & make jokes in the realm of science. He then turned that into a way to make a living by entertaining children with wild, slapstick science routines. A nice way to bring children to science & create an interest for the young mind & a thoroughly decent & commendable thing to do. However, Bill Nye has no scientific credentials whatsoever, besides being a comedian in a lab coat, and has never contributed any research to the scientific community! But dont take my word for it. Do your own homework & discover the truth about Old Scientist Bill. A simple google search will tell you everything you need to know about Mr. Science. The only thing "Undeniable" about Bill Nye is that he is a fraud with no standing.

About the author

Bill Nye is a scientist, engineer, comedian, and inventor. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University where he studied under Carl Sagan, and worked on the 747 as an engineer at Boeing before creating and hosting his much-loved Emmy award-winning PBS/Discovery Channel show Bill Nye the Science Guy. He holds six Honorary Doctorate degrees from Lehigh University, Willamette University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Goucher College, and Johns Hopkins, and teaches at Cornell regularly as a visiting professor.

Corey S. Powell is the former editor in chief of American Scientist and Discover, where he is currently editor at large and continues to write the "Out There" column and blog. He is also a visiting scholar at NYU's SHERP science journalism program, as well as a freelance writer for Popular Science, Smithsonian, Nautilus, and Aeon; his article "The Madness of the Planets" appears in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2014. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, two daughters, and a small collection of Permian-era fossils. Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation is his first collaboration with Bill Nye, but he hopes it will not be his last.