Introduces evolutionary science and its effect on our lives and on our planet. Interweaves dramatic recreations of key moments in Darwin's life with documentary sequences of current research. Provides an introduction to the major concepts of evolutionary theory.

Drama based on Darwin by Adrian Desmond and James Moore. One volume of the videocassette release of the 7-part documentary series originally produced for television series NOVA broadcast on PBS in Sept. 2001. Special features: Access to the Evolution Web site; chapter search; closed captions.