What triggered the incredible diversity of life on earth, and how
have complex life forms, including humans, evolved? Is there
direction to evolution? And is human intelligence inevitable? We
focus on evolution’s "great transformations"--among them the
development of a standard four-limbed body plan, the journey from
water to land, the return of marine mammals to the sea, and the
emergence of humans. Driven by a combination of opportunism and a
genetic "toolkit," these astounding leaps forward define the arc of
evolution. And they suggest that every living creature on earth
today, and every species that has ever existed, is a variation on a
grand genetic theme--a member of one, and only one, tree of life.
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"Evolution… is bustling with ideas. A powerful sense of drama, discovery and intellectual enthusiasm runs through this rich eight-hour series…" — The New York Times
"In all my thirty years at public television I have never seen a difficult and complex subject handled more sensitively or effectively than Evolution." — Bill Moyers
"…this isn’t your mother’s nature program. The series triumphs in presenting evolution not as a thing of ancient history but a force in present-day life…" — Wired
"Extraordinarily crisp footage, striking computer-generated graphics, technically superb sound qualities, and Liam Neeson's narration stand out in this highly recommended series..." — Booklist, starred review
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