Icons of Evolution

In this provocative book, Berkeley-educated biologist Jonathan Wells challenges conventional teachings on evolution, revealing that many longstanding icons—such as images of ape-to-human evolution and embryo comparisons—are misleading or incorrect. He exposes how these false portrayals persist in textbooks despite scientific evidence contradicting them and suggests that concerns over public trust have led to the suppression of certain scientific findings. The book offers a critical look at what is often taken for granted in the study of evolution.