Conclusion
- In conclusion, Mark Ridley has been a powerful contributor to the topic of evolution. Ridley has made both literary and scientific contributions. He has written books such as How to Read Darwin (2006) to help his audience understand how to interpret topics revolving around evolution. Fecundity is a topic that is considered but not delved into. Mark Ridley through his text portrays to the reader the importance of fecundity and how impacting it is in obtaining a greater understanding of evolution. He uses his knowledge to explain natural selection in both a human and animal perspective. He has also done work in finding the “evolution” in viruses such as HIV. Further readings on Mark Ridley can be done. Currently, he is working at Oxford University where he continues to be a zoologist and further examine evolution.
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