Writing for general readers, Fairbanks (science and health, Utah Valley U.) sets out the main theories of evolution, the evidence for it, and the reasons common people--not just scientists--should know how it works. His topics include what evolution is, evidence from geography, evidence from the human genome,invaders and freeloaders by the millions, evolution and food, and evolution and the environment. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)