Evolution Making Sense of Life 2nd Edition By Carl Zimmer – Test Bank

Carl Zimmer, acclaimed by the New York Times Book Review as “an outstanding science essayist,” has authored ten books, including Parasite Rex, lauded by the Los Angeles Times as a work capable of altering our worldview, and Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea, described by Scientific American as one of the best books on the subject. His 2009 textbook, The Tangled Bank: An Introduction to Evolution, was recognized by Choice as an exceptional academic title of the year. Edward O. Wilson commended the book, stating, “The Tangled Bank is the best written and best illustrated introduction to evolution of the Darwin centennial decade, and also the most informed about ongoing research. It is excellent for students, the general public, and even other biologists.” Apart from his books, Zimmer contributes articles to the New York Times and publications like National Geographic, Scientific American, and Discover, where he serves as a contributing editor. His journalistic work has received numerous accolades, including the National Academies Science Communication Award and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Journalism Award, which he has won twice. He frequently delivers lectures at universities and museums and is a regular guest on radio shows like This American Life and RadioLab.

Douglas J. Emlen, a professor at the University of Montana, focuses his research on animal development evolution. Following his Ph.D. from Princeton and a postdoctoral fellowship at Duke University, he joined Montana’s faculty. Emlen’s research achievements include the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering from the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, multiple research grants from the National Science Foundation, including their prestigious 5-year CAREER award, and a Young Investigator Prize from the American Society of Naturalists. His work has been showcased in outlets like The New York Times and National Public Radio’s Fresh Air. His upcoming book, Animal Weapons: The Stories Behind Nature’s Most Extravagant Structures, is set to be published by Henry Holt in 2013.