Back to basics by way of evolution

摘要

The public misunderstands and mistrusts the scientific explanation of evolution more than any other branch of research, particularly in the United States. Molecular biologist John Ellis's student primer, How Science Works: Evolution, seeks to teach the nature of science using evolution as an exemplar, in the hope that a public with greater scientific literacy will be able to tackle "looming world problems" more effectively.rnEllis gives a clear description of how science works. Students learn about testing multiple hypotheses, reliance on natural causes, the open-endedness of science, its lack of dogmatism and the function of peer review and replicating results.