Preface 



number and structure of chromosomes unfortu- 

 nately does not appeal to them. 



Hence many, seeing the diversity of theories 

 of evolution, find little in any of them which Is 

 clear and sure and of practical Importance. It 

 Is too academic for their tastes. Hence we hear 

 of the inadequacy, decline, or failure of Dar- 

 winism, or even of evolution. Even when 

 Darwinism Is not denied, it is often not accepted 

 with the cordiality and enthusiasm which it de- 

 serves. The " splendor of truth " has not been 

 recognized as widely and clearly as it should be. 



In presenting this brief study of *' Man in the 

 Light of Evolution " I am well aware of the dif- 

 ficulties and hazard of the attempt. Questions 

 of great complexity must be handled In a few 

 pages. Many very Important theories must be 

 neglected. If one would present the subject to 

 those who have made little or no special study 

 of zoology. And this attempt is made chiefly 

 for the benefit of lay readers. The multitude 

 of trees must not be allowed to hide the forest 

 — to borrow a German proverb. 



I have attempted to mark out a straight, If 

 somewhat narrow, path through the forest, and 

 one which leads to some of the most Important 



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