Is evolution predictible? Taking into account the results of
such diverse disciplines of natural sciences as e. g.
genetics embryology, ecology, palaeontology on the threshold
of the coming century, the authors stretch out their ideas
for discussing this question.
Charles Devillers, biologist, and Jean Chaline,
palaeontologist and geologist, developed a new assessment of
the historic framework of evolution, based on their
longterm experiences in scientific research, also including
philosophical aspects to life. They aimed the book at a
publicreceptive to problems of the origin and evolution of
life and especially of mankind to teachers and scientists of
various topics in the sciences of life, Earth and the
Universe.

Translated by: T. Reimer