I've almost finished reading my first Richard Dawkins book (The God delusion - excellent) and wondered if anyone can suggest which other titles by him I should read next?
2006-11-21 00:31:50 · 5 answers · asked by magneto 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The Selfish Gene is the most obvious one to read. It was his first book, and is essentially a popular science classic. It literally caused a paradigm shift in the way scientists think about evolution.
http://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Gene-Anniversary-Introduction/dp/0199291152/
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His second book, the Blind Watchmaker would also be a good choice. "I want to persuade the reader, not just that the Darwinian world-view happens to be true, but that it is the only known theory that could, in principle, solve the mystery of our existence."
http://www.amazon.com/Blind-Watchmaker-Evidence-Evolution-Universe/dp/0393315703/
Enjoy!
2006-11-21 00:34:33 · answer #1 · answered by Brad 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Blind Watchmaker, River out of Eden and the Devil's Chaplain. All excellent, as almost all his books are although I go a little lost in the Ancestor's Tale.
2006-11-21 08:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Avondrow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read the Selfish gene before any other. It's not only a good introduction to his own more radical ideas but also a more general introduction to the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms that underpin most modern biology.
2006-11-23 05:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by Alyosha 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have only read "The Ancestor's Tale" which I thought was excellent if you enjoy biology especially zoology. It was excellent.
2006-11-21 08:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya i have only read theblind watchmaker, but i have to tell you i did enjoy it.
2006-11-21 08:37:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋