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ASIDE from the title, the first “why” that occurred to me is “why do we need another book on evolution?” We need one, says, because creationist explanations are spreading and creationism is like a roly-poly clown that pops back up when you punch it. Coyne does not punch: he seeks to persuade, by carefully leading us through the evidence, that evolution is a fact. The audience is those uncertain about explanations of life’s diversity, not those who hold faith-based positions; but even if you know the arguments and accept evolution, much here is new, stimulating and refreshing.